Martin Short Breaks His Silence After Daughter's Death — Emotional Netflix Screening with Family

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News (2 / 1) 08.05.2026 10:57 / Frank

A lifetime shaped by loss

Loss has touched Short throughout his life: his older brother David died in a car accident when Short was 12; at David’s funeral his mother was diagnosed with cancer and she died three years later, followed by his father the next year. His mother was a noted violinist and the first female concertmaster in North America.

Reflections, family and the new documentary

Short has spoken about how those early losses influenced his outlook, saying he learned to appreciate good moments rather than view life as purely tragic. He also discussed his career, friendships and his late wife Nancy Dolman, who died in 2010 from ovarian cancer. The family has asked for privacy during this time.