India, Feb. 25 -- Comedy legend Martin Short has suffered another personal blow, 14 years after his wife, Nancy Dolman, died of cancer. The 75-year-old's daughter, Katherine, died by suicide on Monday, it was revealed. Representatives confirmed the news to multiple news outlets, including TMZ and the Daily Mail.

"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," the statement read.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call from a Hollywood Hills home at 6:41 PM local time on Monday. They found a female, approximately...