The screening of his new doc “Marty, Life is Short” was also attended by Selena Gomez and Billy Crystal.

Martin Short is joined by sons at first public appearance since death of daughter Katherine

The screening of his new doc "Marty, Life is Short" was also attended by Selena Gomez and Billy Crystal.

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- Martin Short made his first public appearance since the death of his daughter, Katherine.

- The legendary comedian walked the red carpet for a special screening of his new doc, *Marty, Life is Short*.

- He was flanked by his sons, Oliver and Henry, and joined by a starry guest list of friends.

Martin Short is stepping back into the public eye with his family by his side.

On Wednesday, the two-time Emmy winner, 76, attended a special screening of* Marty, Life is Short*, a new documentary about his life and career. The event marked Short's first public appearance since his daughter, Katherine, died by suicide in February.

While walking the red carpet, the *Only Murders in the Building* star was flanked by his sons, Oliver Short, 40, and Henry Short, 36. The trio was all smiles as they stood side-by-side.

Plenty of other stars turned out to support the legendary comedian, including his former sister-in-law Andrea Martin, his *Only Murders* costar Selena Gomez, and longtime friends Kate Hudson, Eugene Levy, and Billy Crystal.

Martin Short walks the red carpet of 'Marty, Life is Short' with sons Oliver and Henry.

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News of Katherine Short's death broke in late February. Days later, the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office confirmed that she died by suicide on Feb. 23, with her official cause of death listed as "gunshot wound of head." She was 42.

At the time, a representative for Short said in a statement to **, "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."

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Katherine was one of three children that Short shared with his wife, Nancy Dolman, who died of ovarian cancer in 2010. She was a licensed clinical social worker at a private practice and also worked with clinic Amae Health to provide mental health resources and community outreach.

Martin Short and daughter Katherine in 2011.

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Katherine previously studied psychology and gender sexuality studies at New York University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 2006. She later earned a master's in social work from the University of Southern California in 2010 and worked with the pro bono law firm Public Counsel during the first year of her program.

Short's new documentary, helmed by Lawrence Kasdan, offers an in-depth look at his comedy career and rise to fame. Per the film's trailer, it also explores the tragedies of Short's childhood, including the deaths of his parents and younger brother, all of which occurred before he turned 20.

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"Mom died, and Dad’s health went fast. And I just was overwhelmed with, 'I can't. I can’t do it. I can’t do it,'" Short says in the trailer.

Short was 12 when he lost his older brother, David, in a car accident. His mother died of cancer when he was 17 and, three years later, his father died from a stroke.

"We had speed dial to the funeral parlor," Short says in the film's trailer. "But there were laughs during those years. That’s the point."

The doc also features interviews with family and friends, including his frequent collaborator Steve Martin, pal Tom Hanks, and the late Catherine O'Hara.

*Marty, Life is Short* is slated to hit the streamer on May 12.

*If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to **988lifeline.org**.*

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