Published May 2, 2026, 7:30 a.m. ET Martin Short is known for getting the laugh — but his latest project leans into something far more personal. The trailer for Netflix ’s upcoming documentary Marty, Life Is Short (out May 12) offers a glimpse at the highs and lows that have defined the beloved comedian’s life. And, in true Short fashion, even the heaviest moments come with a wink. At one point, he jokes to his brother Michael that he “had a speed dial to the funeral parlor.” “There were laughs during those years.… that’s the point,” he says. “In life, sometimes you hit a green light. And sometimes, for no reason, it’s red.” The film doesn’t shy away from the losses that shaped him. Most recently, Short’s daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, died by suicide in February. She was 42. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” a rep for the star confirmed to Page Six on February 24. “The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time.…