Conan O’Brien wrapped up this year’s Oscars with a word of support to his pal Martin Short: “We Love You Martin Short!” he shouted from the Dolby Theatre stage as he signed off the telecast.
Short postponed his comedy tour with Steve Martin following the death of his daughter Katherine Short, who died last month at the age of 42 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
After his daughter’s death, Short and Martin postponed upcoming dates for their “The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short.” It’s unclear when the tour will resume, although dates starting in April are listed on Martin’s website.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” Martin Short’s rep said last month in a statement. “The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”
Short also recently suffered the loss of his “SCTV” co-star Catherine O’Hara, who died in January.
Short has been a frequent guest of O’Brien’s through the years, including on O’Brien’s “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast. Here’s an episode from eight months ago:
And he’s a time Short appeared on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” in 2002:
Leave a Reply