Latest News About Martin Short

Martin Short has recently been in the news due to a personal tragedy in his family and related tour adjustments. He postponed several upcoming live shows after the death of his daughter Katherine Short, and a future DC date was still on the schedule as of the latest reports available.[1][2]

Key recent items

• Personal loss: Katherine Short, Martin Short’s daughter, died in February 2026; the family confirmed the death and requested privacy.[1]
• Tour impact: The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short tour had postponements for Milwaukee and Minneapolis stops, with a planned return date in Washington, DC on March 13 listed on some schedules.[2][1]
• Public updates: Coverage from entertainment outlets in late February 2026 highlighted Short taking time off and rescheduling engagements, with ongoing coverage about his series and other projects continuing in parallel.[4][2]

If you’d like, I can pull the most current daily headlines or provide a quick one-page summary with dates, venues, and current status of the affected shows. I can also look for any official statements from Short’s representatives or the tour organizers to confirm the latest schedule changes. Please tell me which format you prefer.

Citation: The above points reference recent news coverage about Martin Short’s tour postponements and the death of his daughter Katherine Short.[2][1]