Martin Short has pulled out of his previously announced comedy tour following the death of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine Short, on February 23.
The comedian-actor’s eldest daughter was found dead in her Los Angeles home, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirming the following day that the established cause of death was suicide.
Her family earlier released a statement on the tragic death, saying: “It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. »
“The Short family is devastated by this loss and requests privacy at this time. Katherine was loved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought to the world.”
Martin, 75, was due to embark on a comedy tour with his longtime friend and peer Steve Martin – billed as The best of Steve Martin and Martin Short — starting February 27 in Milwaukee.
In addition to suspending this shutdown, the concert scheduled for February 28 in Minneapolis has also been postponed.
Miller High Life Theater in Milwaukee addressed the situation in a statement saying, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Steve Martin & Martin Short show, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27 in Milwaukee, has been postponed. »
“Tickets will be honored for a later rescheduled date. We will contact you with further news as soon as it becomes available,” concludes the message, published on the venue’s official website.
According to DeadlineThe stop that always seems to be on the tour schedule is the March 13 stop at Washington DC’s DAR Constitution Hall.
