EXCLUSIVE: Martin Short's Wife Dead
Posted on Aug 24, 2010 @ 06:12AM
Martin Short’s wife Nancy has died, RadarOnline.com is reporting exclusively.
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The actor’s wife passed away on Saturday at the couple’s Pacific Palisades home. The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a medical emergency call at Short’s address at 8:30 am Saturday.
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They were on scene for approximately 30 minutes but did not transport anyone to a hospital. It is believed Nancy died at the house.
A representative for Short confirmed Nancy’s death to RadarOnline.com.
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The cause of death is not yet known.
Short, best known for his role on Saturday Night Live and the Father of the Bride franchise married Nancy Dolman in 1980.
The tragedy strikes as Short, who starred in Damages, has been nominated for an Emmy in the Best Supporting Actor For A Drama category.
She is survived by the couple’s three children, Katherine, 27, Oliver, 24 and Henry, 20
Nancy was diagnosed with cancer in 2007, when doctors discovered a growth in her left groin area. She underwent surgery.
Short and Nancy met in 1972 while acting in a Canadian production of the musical Godspell.
Short achieved stardom on Saturday Night Live.
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Martin Short has made me laugh so hard I've cried - my deepest sympathy.
Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 8:18am
Thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Short and his family.
Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 5:55am
My deepest sympathies to Martin and his children on the loss of beloved wife and mother. Very sad to hear of
your loss, God Bless.
Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 1:25am
Poor Martin and family. Sympathy goes out to you.
Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 12:08am
My sympathy to the family.May god be with you at this time.Amen
Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 11:54pm
I am shocked & saddened @ this news. My condolences to Martin, their children & families. May God
comfort & strengthen you @ this difficlut time. You are in my heart & in my prayers. It's so very hard to lose
those you love.
Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 10:37pm
it is always so sad to hear of anyone dieing...... they had been together for many years and i couldn't even imagine the pain he is going thru
Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 10:27pm
OMG That is so sad, they have been married for so many years. I cannot even begin to imagine that loss.
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Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 9:25pm
What sad news. Heartfelt condolences to those closest to her.
Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 9:19pm
Condolences to the family and friends of Nancy. May God bless you with his love and help you in your time of grief.
Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 8:05pm