Martin Short has pulled out of his previously announced comedy tour after his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine Short, died on February 23.
The comedian and actor’s eldest daughter was found dead at her Los Angeles residence, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the following day that the established cause of death was suicide.
Her family released a statement about the tragic death earlier, saying: “It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short.”
“The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was loved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought to the world.”
Martin, 75, was due to embark on a comedy tour with his long-time friend and partner Steve Martin, billed as The best of Steve Martin and Martin Short – starting February 27 in Milwaukee.
In addition to suspending that stop, the concert scheduled for February 28 in Minneapolis has also been postponed.
Milwaukee’s Miller High Life Theater addressed the situation in a statement that read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Steve Martin & Martin Short show, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27 in Milwaukee, has been postponed.”
“Tickets will be honored for a future rescheduled date. We will be in contact with more news when they are available,” concludes the message, published on the venue’s official website.
According DeadlineThe stop that still appears to be scheduled on the tour schedule is March 13 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC.
