Cause of death released for Martin Short's daughter Katherine, 42

Officials have confirmed how Katherine Hartley Short, Martin Short's eldest daughter, died at 42 years old.

Hartley Short was found dead at her home on Feb. 23. The next day, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the licensed clinical social worker's manner of death was determined to be suicide. The case remains open.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department previously told USA TODAY on Feb. 24 that around 6:41 p.m. on Feb. 23, personnel "responded to a reported shooting" at a Hollywood Hills address associated with Hartley Short and identified a deceased woman.

A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY that officers responded to "a radio call of a possible suicide attempt" on Hartley Short's block around 6:43 p.m. on Feb. 23 and "found a deceased female at the location."

Short's representative previously confirmed Hartley Short's death to USA TODAY in a Feb. 24 statement. "It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short," the statement read.

"The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time," the statement continued. "Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world."

Martin Short's therapist daughter Katherine's work

Short's daughter graduated from New York University in 2006 and obtained her master's degree from the University of Southern California School of Social Work in 2010.

She was a licensed clinical social worker operating a private practice in Los Angeles and specialized in adoption, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief and loss, suicidality, and relationship difficulties.

While studying for her Master of Social Work, Hartley Short led group and individual therapy sessions for veterans diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Afterward, she worked at UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital for four years.

Her mother, Short's late wife Nancy Dolman, died in August 2010 following a battle with ovarian cancer.

Speaking on "Conan" in 2019, Short revealed none of his children wanted to go into show business though "I pushed them. I wanted them to go into show business."

Short and Dolman also had two sons, Oliver Patrick and Henry Hayter. They welcomed all three of their children via adoption.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.