Katherine Short, remembered as a quiet and kind soul, has tragically passed away at the age of 42.
Neighbors of Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, have spoken out about the heartbreaking news of her death.
A neighbor told me We weekly that Katherine had built a good reputation in the neighborhood.
The resident described her as a ‘wonderful neighbor and gardener’ and offered their condolences following the social worker’s death on Monday, February 23, 2026.
“It’s incredibly sad,” said the neighbor, who asked not to be identified.
According to an eyewitness, she was full of life and had decorated her house for Valentine’s Day, including a wreath decorated with pink ribbons and flowers surrounding a large red heart on her front door.
Another neighbor described her nature as introverted but friendly, saying, “She was very nice, but this is a quiet neighborhood and to be honest.”
“We don’t usually see many neighbors outside,” they further said, adding that she didn’t throw parties, wasn’t loud and mostly kept to herself.
Looking back on her death, the neighbor explained that her death was quite unexpected. They described it as a normal day, except that they noticed first responders in the area.
“I saw an ambulance and police cars on the street hours before news of her death broke,” a neighbor added.
A third neighbor expressed similar sentiments, recalling seeing Katherine outside her home occasionally.
The resident said she appeared friendly and sometimes waved or greeted with a simple “Hello,” though their interactions remained brief.
