The Hollywood Hills home of Katherine Short, the late daughter of actor Martin Short, has been listed for sale for $1.75 million. The property is located in the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood and was purchased by Martin Short for his daughter in 2014 for approximately $1 million. The listing went live on the MLS on Wednesday, with Steven Moritz of Sotheby's handling the sale.
Katherine Short died by suicide on February 23, 2026, at the age of 42, following a long battle with depression and other mental illnesses. Her father, actor Martin Short, expressed his grief and support for mental health awareness following her death. He has spoken about her struggles, comparing her battle with mental health to his late wife Nancy Dolman's fight with ovarian cancer.
In recent months, the exterior of the house has undergone renovations, including a fresh coat of white paint, repainted black window shutters, and a gray garage door. Previously, the exterior was painted a light beige, and a large Canadian flag, honoring Martin Short's heritage, was displayed over the garage.
Details surrounding Katherine's death emerged in the months following the incident. Autopsy reports indicated that Martin Short had contacted a friend to check on his daughter after not hearing from her for over 24 hours. The friend found a note on her locked bedroom door and subsequently called 911. Authorities forced entry into the bedroom and discovered Katherine with a Glock 19 9mm pistol. The autopsy also noted a previous suicide attempt in 2017 and a history of depression, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health conditions.
Katherine was the eldest of Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman's three adopted children. She held a master's degree from the University of Southern California and worked as a licensed clinical social worker. Her death has deeply affected her father and her two brothers, Oliver Patrick and Henry Hayter.
Martin Short has been an advocate for mental health awareness, supporting organizations like Bringchange2mind, founded by Glenn Close. He has spoken about his daughter's passing, drawing parallels to his wife's death from ovarian cancer in 2010, stating that both illnesses can be terminal. He shared his perspective on his daughter's decision, saying, "Dad, let me go," in a manner similar to his wife's last words to him.