A 911 call made in connection with the tragic death of Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short, has been revealed.
On the phone, a male Los Angeles Fire Department dispatcher can be heard confirming to first responders that Short’s wounds appeared to be “self-inflicted,” according to audio released by the Daily Mail on Tuesday.
The person who reported the incident to authorities “was unable to enter the bedroom with the patient” at the social worker’s home in California’s Hollywood Hills, the audio added.
The Los Angeles Fire Department did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Catherine passed away on Monday, February 23rd, in an apparent suicide. She was 42 years old.
Earlier Tuesday, an LAFD representative confirmed to Page Six that first responders responded to a call to Katherine’s address at 6:41 p.m.
“The death of a woman has been reported,” a ministry spokesperson said in a statement.
A representative for the “Murder in the Building” star later acknowledged Martin’s daughter’s death “with deep sadness” in a statement.
“The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was loved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought to the world,” the message said.
Katherine was the adopted daughter of the 75-year-old comedian and his late wife Nancy Dolman, who died of cancer in 2010. The couple also have adopted children Oliver Patrick, 39, and Henry Hayter, 36.
It is unclear exactly what kind of mental problems the actor’s eldest daughter suffered from. However, it has been reported that in the years leading up to her death, she had picked up a service dog to help treat her mental illness.
She announced the addition of a furry friend to her life in a now-deleted post shared to her professional website. He affectionately named her Joni after singer Joni Mitchell.
“Joni is my amazing service dog who has helped me battle my own mental illness for the past five years,” Katherine wrote.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
