Martin Short made a brave first public appearance since the passing of his daughter Katherine Hartley Short.
The actor walked the red carpet alongside his supportive sons Oliver, 40, and Henry, 36, for his new documentary called Marty, Life Is Short on May 6 in Los Angeles.
The family was there for each other as they posed for pictures and all donned elegant suits and ties for the big premiere.
In the documentary, the star reflected on his family life and shared: "There were laughs during those years…that's the point. In life, sometimes you hit a green light. And sometimes, for no reason, it's red."
© Getty ImagesAbout Katherine
Katherine, who was a clinical social worker, passed away at the age of 42 in February, and the family shared in a statement with People: "It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. 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."
His daughter earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Southern California. Prior to that, she earned a bachelor's degree in gender sexuality studies and psychology from New York University.
Katherine was very involved in her community while working at UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, and she also volunteered with the organization Bring Change 2 Mind, which focuses heavily on the importance of mental health.
© Getty ImagesMartin's personal hardships
Sadly Martin has experienced several heartbreaking personal losses of his friends and family including his eldest brother, his parents, his wife, and his close friend.
His brother David tragically passed away due to a car accident when Martin was only 12.
The entertainer's mother Olive Hayter perished due to cancer, when he was 17, and his father Charles Patrick Short passed away from a stroke when Martin was 19.
© Getty ImagesHis wife Nancy Dolman perished in 2010 when she was 58, after fighting ovarian cancer for years. The couple adopted their three children together.
The performer's close friend and fellow actress, Catherine O'Hara was featured posthumously in the documentary, and she passed away in January, and she was 71 at the time.
© FilmMagic, IncMartin candidly expressed to the Guardian that he makes the conscious decision to keep pushing forward despite the devastating hardships he's faced.
He shared: "I think the reason all that didn't throw me sideways was because I had such a solid foundation. Those kinds of situations are horrible but I think that you are either empowered by them or you become a victim of them."
