NEW DETAILS: Oxygen Tank Malfunction May Have Contributed To Death Of Martin Short's Wife
Posted on Aug 27, 2010 @ 07:00PM
The tragic death of Martin Short’s wife may have been exacerbated due to an oxygen tank malfunction, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Nancy Dolman, 58, died Saturday after a 911 call was made from Short's Los Angeles home.
In the 911 call, a frantic woman is heard saying a bed-ridden Dolman is “not breathing” and “she’s going to die” as she pleads for an ambulance.
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“This patient… was on oxygen, we had problems with the gauge here in the tank, she’s off oxygen,” the woman told the 911 operator.
The operator assures the caller that help is on the way and instructs her to perform CPR.
“If she is able to fight you she is able to breathe on her own,” the operator said to the caller.
“Is she awake and talking to you?” the operator asked.
“Yes she is,” the caller responded.
The woman said Dolman was surrounded by people at the time of her death.
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Dollman was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 when doctors discovered a growth in her left groin area.
Short, who received an Emmy nomination this year for a serious role as attorney Leonard Winstone on the FX legal thriller Damages, has decided to skip Sunday’s Emmy Awards as he continues to grieve the loss of his wife.
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VERY SAD. I have a parent on oxygen and we have two back up's at all times. In case the main one fails we have two options until help arrives. What a nightmare..So sad for the Short's
Posted Sat, 08/28/2010 - 9:30am
I can't think of any good coming from making this factor in her death public. NONE. Stop it, ROL.
Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 11:49pm
I agree. I don't think this needed to be said...printed...repeated. Just horrible ROL and you are the only ones who had to go this far with it!!
Posted Sat, 08/28/2010 - 11:08am
That sounds horrible, If she was fighting for air and...oh, just awful!! My prayers are with the Short family and everyone who knew them. How awful. If anything, she's at peace now and in a better, more beautiful place! RIP Nancy.
Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 9:45pm
Could this get anymore worse for Martin and his family! My heart and prayers go out to them!
Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 8:22pm
Sad face:( They seemed like such a genuine couple. Scary how life can be taken away in an instant.
Going to give everyone an extra hug today
Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 8:22pm
That is horrifying to think something as simple as a malfunctioning oxygen tank caused her to die earlier then she should have. Martin and his children are in my thoughts and prayers. He has been so strong and brave. God Bless them
Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 5:50pm
That is so, so sad!
Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 5:07pm
So very sad, I am so sorry for Martin and his family
Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 4:44pm