On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, the entertainment community was struck by the devastating news of the passing of Katherine Elizabeth Short, the eldest daughter of comedy legend Martin Short. Katherine was discovered in her Hollywood Hills home following a welfare check initiated by a concerned friend who reported that the 42-year-old had not been heard from in over 24 hours. Upon arriving at the residence shortly after 6:00 p.m., Los Angeles law enforcement officers were forced to make entry into the home, where they found Katherine behind a locked bedroom door.

Law enforcement sources have since confirmed that Katherine died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Homicide detectives who responded to the scene recovered a firearm along with a note left by the clinical social worker. After a thorough investigation of the scene and the 911 audio obtained from the initial call, authorities have officially ruled out foul play. The loss marks a heartbreaking chapter for the Short family, who have navigated significant private trials despite Martin’s long-standing status as one of Hollywood’s most beloved and energetic performers.

In a statement released to the media, a representative for the family expressed their profound grief, describing Katherine as a “beloved soul” who was remembered for the “light and joy she brought into the world.” Katherine was the eldest of three children adopted by Martin and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2010. Unlike her father, Katherine chose a life away from the cameras, earning a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California and dedicating her professional life to mental health advocacy and dual-diagnosis treatment at various prestigious Los Angeles clinics.

Her professional peers have been vocal about the “cruel irony” of her passing, noting that Katherine spent her career as a staunch advocate for Bring Change to Mind, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental illness. Colleagues remember her as a deeply compassionate woman who used her father’s signature wit to put her patients at ease while maintaining a fierce commitment to the vulnerable populations she served. As of late February 2026, Martin Short has postponed several of his upcoming tour dates with longtime collaborator Steve Martin to remain in Los Angeles and grieve privately with his sons, Oliver and Henry.

The tragedy has reignited a national conversation about the silent struggles often faced by those in the “helping professions.” While the contents of the note found at the scene remain private, the family continues to ask for space as they process the “unimaginable heartbreak” of losing a daughter who spent her life fighting for the mental well-being of others. This latest loss for the 75-year-old actor, who has often spoken about the “resilience muscle” he built after the early deaths of his parents and brother, has led to an outpouring of support from his Only Murders in the Building co-stars and the broader Broadway and film communities.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are officially cohabitating after nearly three years of dating, marking a massive milestone for the high-profile pair.

The beauty mogul and the Marty Supreme actor have reportedly decided to move in together as their relationship reaches a new level of permanence. The news comes on the heels of Chalamet’s most public display of affection yet: a heartfelt declaration of love during his acceptance speech at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.

An Emotional Night at the Critics Choice Awards

On Sunday, January 4, Chalamet took home the Best Actor trophy for his portrayal of Marty Mauser in the 1950s drama Marty Supreme. While the couple skipped the red carpet, they sat side-by-side throughout the ceremony. Upon his win, cameras captured the two sharing a sweet kiss before Chalamet took the stage.

“Lastly, I’ll just say thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you,” Chalamet gushed from the podium. A visibly emotional Jenner was seen in the audience smiling and mouthing “I love you” back to the actor.

Timothée Chalamet thanks Kylie Jenner after winning Best Actor at the #CriticsChoiceAwards:

"Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn't do this without you." pic.twitter.com/jw38LVNOkl— Variety (@Variety) January 5, 2026

The Move to Los Angeles

The declaration of love appears to be the public confirmation of a private shift in their living situation. A source close to the couple shared that Chalamet has relocated most of his belongings to Jenner’s Los Angeles estate to be near her and her two children, Stormi and Aire.

“Timothée has become a staple in the household,” an insider told Page Six. “Kylie loves his work ethic, and he has built a wonderful foundation with her kids. They are finally at a place where they want to be together under one roof full-time.”

Navigating Fame and Family

Despite their global status, the duo has notoriously kept their romance low-key since first being linked at a Beyoncé concert in 2023. However, 2025 and early 2026 have seen them become more comfortable in the spotlight, appearing together at the Palm Springs International Film Festival just one night prior to the Critics Choice Awards.

The move signifies a serious commitment for the Kardashians star, who has been focused on her massive business empire and raising her children since her split from Travis Scott. For Chalamet, the move coincides with a career peak, with Marty Supreme currently holding strong at the box office.