Daughter of Canadian Comedian Martin Short Dies at 42

(L-R) Actor Martin Short, his daughter Katherine Short, and son Oliver Patrick Short attend the "Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit For Autism Education" at the Beacon Theatre on Oct. 15, 2006, in New York City. Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images for Comedy Central

The daughter of Canadian actor Martin Short has died at the age of 42. 

The comedian posted a tribute to his daughter, Katherine Short, on social media, describing her as “the light of our lives.”