DEVASTATED dad Martin Short has stepped out for the first time since his daughter’s tragic death.
The Canadian comedian, writer and actor, 76, was seen wearing a smart suit jacket and blue shirt as he stepped out for dinner in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
It came after the Hollywood star’s eldest daughter, Katherine, 42, was found dead inside her home earlier this month.
Attempting to piece his life back together, Martin was seen keeping a low profile with his head down as he exited the trendy Giorgio Baldi Italian eatery on Saturday.
He had been dining with movie producer JJ Abrams as he strives to navigate his grief.
After hopping in the passenger side of a black vehicle, he was then seen resting his head on his hand as the vehicle pulled away.
Katherine was the eldest of three children adopted by Martin and his late wife, Nancy Dolman.
Her body was found in February, after after a call was made to police about a potential suicide.
Her official death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
The document also confirmed she has been cremated.
Authorities discovered Katherine behind a locked door inside the property.
A note was recovered at the scene, though its contents have not been made public.
Sources previously indicated she had taken her own life.
“The call was for a possible suicide.
“Officers made a death investigation report. It remains an active investigation,” an LAPD spokesperson said at the time.
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A friend close to Katherine told TMZ in March her behaviour leading up to her death was normal.
They said there were no signs that she may hurt herself in anyway.
Her family confirmed her passing in a statement first reported by TMZ.
“It is with profound grief 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 beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world,” the statement read.
She worked as a social worker in Los Angeles and held an active license as a Social Worker – Clinical.
She specialised in Behavioural Care and her accreditation was renewed on December 31, 2025, according to online records.
Despite her father’s fame in television and film, Katherine largely stayed out of the public eye.
Martin and Nancy were also parents to sons Oliver, 39, and Henry, 36.
