Martin Short Was Never The Same After His Wife Nancy's Death

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

While Martin Short may be recognized as one of the funniest actors and comedians of our time, the love that he had for his wife is simply something that people don't experience every day. In 2019, Short sat down with AARP magazine for an interview, during which he talked about his wife. "Our marriage was a triumph. So it's tough. She died in 2010, but I still communicate with her all the time. It's 'Hey, Nan,' you know? How would she react to this decision or that, especially regarding our three kids," Short said. He went on to explain how he has changed in the aftermath of her passing. "Her death emboldened me to take risks. With real tragedy, you become a little more daring. It's the yin to the yang: the positive part of life's dark side," he said.

Four years after Nancy Dolman's death, Martin wrote that he still considered himself married to her. In his memoir, he shared similar statements about talking with his late wife, considering her opinions, and still spending time with her. "Some nights, when I'm really missing her, I'll grab a rum and Coke at twilight and sit on the couch on our front porch, or perhaps upstairs, on the balcony off of our bedroom, with the Pacific Ocean in view," he wrote, adding that he's found comfort in their "talks."

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