Martin Short is back to work as he continues to navigate life without his late daughter!
The show is back on the road for the comedian and his pal, Steve Martin, as sources close to them confirm that they are very ready to do their scheduled April show in Georgia.
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short, was found dead at her home in Los Angeles due to an alleged suicide.
Martin Short’s Show Is Reportedly Nearly Sold Out
The comedian will reportedly entertain the attendees at his show at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, Georgia, alongside his best pal. The show was initially put on hold after Katherine passed away on February 23, with multiple shows slated for March rescheduled for September.
Martin’s show will feature Jeff Babko & The Steep Canyon Rangers, and from reports, all the seats are nearly taken. As for the actor’s other endeavors, such as “Only Murders in the Building,” sources have stated that Katherine’s death will not disrupt production for the new season.
The insider emphasized that if filming were taking place in the United States, the cast and crew would be gathering themselves to start right around this period. For now, TMZ gathered that the season is set to film in London, and things would still be on pause for a couple more months regarding that.
The Comedian Postponed A Show Last September Due To COVID
This is not the first time Martin has moved the date of a show or even outright canceled it. As noted by The Blast, a similar event happened in September 2025 when Martin and Steve had to cancel their scheduled appearance at The Dome in Virginia Beach and Allianz Amphitheater.
According to their statement, the show was postponed because Steve tested positive for COVID, but they promised to return on a later date. The late Katherine is the oldest of Martin’s three children, whom he adopted with his late wife.
She was a social worker in Los Angeles, whose professional life centered around providing service and solace to mental health patients rather than basking in the celebrity lifestyle of his famous father. Katherine earned her undergraduate degree from New York University in 2006 and proceeded to receive her master’s degree from the University of Southern California School of Social Work in 2010.
Martin Short Graced His Daughter’s 40th Birthday Celebration
The comedian was present at Katherine’s birthday bash in October 2023, which also marked the last time she was spotted in public. Katherine was surrounded by her father and his colleagues at the Grandmaster Recorders, a multipurpose venue featuring an Italian-Australian restaurant.
Hollywood legends like Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Bo Welch, Joni Mitchell, and the late Catherine O’Hara all made the list at the exclusive party. The birthday girl was spotted later in the night, stepping outside the establishment and wearing the brightest smile on her face.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was informed about Katherine’s death via a call from a home in Hollywood Hills around 6:41 pm on February 23. However, the caller refused to disclose the victim’s name due to privacy concerns.
The Actor’s Daughter Dropped The ‘Short’ Last Name In 2012
Katherine’s death dealt another huge blow to the family over a decade after Martin’s wife, Nancy Dolman, lost the battle to ovarian cancer in 2010. The Blast reported that two years after this incident, the late Katherine filed a motion to have her name changed from “Katherine Elizabeth Short” to “Katherine Elizabeth Hartley.”
Describing herself as a psychiatric social worker, Katherine explained in the filing that she changed her name due to concerns about possible harassment from future patients due to her association with her father.
Katherine explained at the time that since Short’s name was gathering momentum as a Hollywood star, she did not want the fame attached to her as well. The late social worker was rarely seen with her father in public for this reason and also due to her mental health struggles behind the scenes.
How Martin Short’s Grief Impacted His Close Circle
The actor’s friends have been a blanket since his crushing loss, from checking on him at home to sharing at his home. However, his rumored girlfriend, Meryl Streep, has been receiving the short end of the stick and finding it hard to offer consolation amid his devastation.
As noted by a source, “Martin is so devastated that he’s pushing everyone away – including Meryl. She’s been checking in and trying to help in any way possible, but Martin clearly wants space to grieve right now.” The source added that hopes remain high that the Hollywood icon will bounce back very soon, so they can spend time together again.
Despite these speculations, Meryl and the actor have kept their lips tight on the true nature of their relationship, which sparked speculations in 2024.
Martin Short and Steve Martin are back on the grind!
