Katherine Hartley Short, the eldest daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, has died aged 42.
US outlet TMZ reported that her death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Los Angeles Police Department found Katherine at her Hollywood Hills home on Monday, about 6pm.
A spokesperson for the Short family confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time.”