Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Conan O'Brien Honors Martin Short After Daughter's Death
Episode Date: March 16, 2026Conan OBrien honored his friend Martin Short during the Oscars, sending love his way amidst Shorts recent tragedy. Shorts daughter, Katherine, passed away by suicide in February, following the lo...ss of his wife, Nancy Dolman, in 2010. OBrien and Short have a long-standing friendship, with Short receiving support from peers like Selena Gomez. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out for help. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d5a35ad546817b7
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Conan O'Brien wrapped up hosting the 98th Annual Academy Awards with a heartfelt shout-out to his friend Martin Short.
Even though Short wasn't nominated or there, O'Brien called out from the Dobie Theater stage, sending love his way during the sign-off.
This came after Short suffered a devastating loss in February.
His 42-year-old daughter, Catherine, a social worker, tragically died by suicide. The family shared their
profound grief in Asper privacy. Short has faced heartbreak before. His wife, Nancy Dolman,
passed away in 2010 after fighting ovarian cancer. The couple also has two sons, Oliver and Henry.
O'Brien and Short go way back as friends, and the comedian has gotten a lot of support from peers.
Selina Gomez, Short's co-star on Only Murders in the Building, posted online about always being there
for him and Steve Martin. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out for help. Call the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 80273-8255 or text 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline.
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