Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Conan Honors Martin Short After Daughter's Passing

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Conan OBrien paid a heartfelt tribute to his longtime friend Martin Short at the Oscars, expressing love for the Only Murders in the Building star following the recent loss of Shorts daughter, Katherine, to suicide. The entertainment world rallied around Short, highlighting their deep friendship during a difficult time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b60ddf69fd95d8c9

It's March 16th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Conan O'Brien wrapped up hosting the Oscars on March 15th with a heartfelt tribute to his longtime friend Martin Short. As the ceremony ended at the Dobie Theater, Conan called it in honor and expressed love for the only murders in the building star before signing off. This moment came just weeks after a tough time for Martin Short. His daughter Catherine passed away by suicide on February 23 at age 42. The family shared the sad news publicly soon after. Fans and friends have rallied around Martin's shorts since the loss. The comedy duo's bond goes back decades through shows like Saturday Night Live and their joint projects.

Conan's gesture highlighted their deep friendship during a hard period. No further details have emerged about Catherine's passing. The family is grieving privately while Martin continues his work in television. Tributes like Conan's show how the entertainment world pulls together in sorrow. It was a touching close to the night's celebrations. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed. S.O.L.I.SoliPillow.com.