Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short, dies at age 42 in February, according to multiple reports. The New York Post says Short called a friend to check on Katherine shortly before her death, framing it as a final effort to ensure her safety. The Daily Mail reports details from an autopsy, stating that Katherine’s death results from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It also places the timing of her death in February and reiterates that she is 42. The reports agree on the basic facts: Katherine dies in February at 42, and her death is linked to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They also align on the idea that Short made a phone call shortly before her death, reaching out to someone nearby or connected to Katherine. While the outlets differ in how they describe the sequence of events and the emphasis on the call, they present the death as a concluded investigation outcome reflected in the autopsy finding. Neither source provides additional context beyond those reported points.