Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies aged 42, family confirms

Martin Short's daughter Katherine has died at the age of 42, her family confirming the heartbreaking news.In a statement shared with People, the family said they are "devastated by this loss"."It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short," it began.Watch the videos above."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," it finished.TMZ also reported the tragic news of her death.READ MORE: Bella Hadid on how her Lyme disease battle has impacted her careerREAD MORE: Chris Hemsworth says moving to Byron was 'greatest decision'READ MORE: Kyle and Jackie O fight may have been years in the makingIt's another cruel blow for Short, who lost his wife Nancy Doman Short to cancer in 2010.The two actors adopted three children during their time together, including Katherine.Katherine had reportedly achieved a bachelor's degree in psychology in the years before her death.The Canadian actor famous for his roles in films including Father of the Bride and the TV show Only Murders in the Building, keeps his family life mostly out of the spotlight.But he has previously spoke about the family tragedies he's endured over the years."When I was 12, my brother David died in a car accident; when I was 17 my mother died from cancer and two years later my father died from a stroke," he told The Guardian in an interview from 2012."But I think the reason all that didn't throw me sideways was because I had such a solid foundation."Speaking about his beloved wife Nancy's death after 36 years together, he added, "It's been a tough two years for my children."For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here."This is the thing of life that we live in denial about, that it will ever happen to us or our loved ones, and when it does you gain a little and you suffer a little."He is believed to now be dating actress Meryl Streep, who he has worked with on Only Murders in the Building.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.