Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, died at the age of 42.

Martin Short is considered one of Hollywood’s most prolific comedians, but unbeknownst to many of his audiences, his decades in the spotlight have been touched by enormous loss and tragedy.

On the call, a male dispatcher from the Los Angeles Fire Department can be heard confirming with first responders that Short’s wound appeared to be “self-inflicted,” according to audio published by th...