Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Conan O'Brien Honors Martin Short Amid Family Tragedy

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Conan OBrien paid a heartfelt tribute to his friend Martin Short during the Academy Awards, following the tragic suicide of Shorts daughter, Katherine Hartley Short. The comedy tour with Steve Martin, titled Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short, has been postponed. OBrien set a somber tone during the show, praising the Oscars for celebrating global artistry and resilience. 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/10e6ea0063954d85

You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Conan O'Brien wrapped up the Academy Awards on Sunday night with a heartfelt tribute to his friend Martin Short. Hosting from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles for the second year in a row, the 62-year-old comedian said it was an honor and they all love. Marty Short, before signing off. This came less than a month after the tragic suicide of Short's daughter, Catherine Harley Short, who was 42. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on February 23rd, as confirmed by Los Angeles Police. The loss hit the family hard, leading them to postpone Shorts comedy tour with Steve Martin.

Titled the best of Steve Martin and Martin Short, the shows were set to start in April, but dates are now on hold. Short's representative shared a statement expressing profound grief and asking for privacy. They remembered Catherine as beloved, full of light and joy, noting her work with the mental health nonprofit. bring change to mind. Meanwhile, O'Brien set a somber tone during the show, contrasting the glamour with chaotic world times. He praised the Oscars for celebrating global artistry from 31 countries across six continents, highlighting collaboration, resilience, and optimism. Support for this D&N episode comes from our sponsor. Relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, sOLI, Solipillow.com.