New Catherine O'Hara Interview and Footage Posthumously Featured in Martin Short Documentary 3 Months After Her Death
By Lizzie Hyman
Published on May 1, 2026.
The Netflix documentary, Marty, Life is Short, featuring a previously recorded interview with Catherine O'Hara and never-before-seen footage of her. The film, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, explores the triumphs and hardships of Martin Short's life, with archival footage of the two women dancing together. The documentary also includes footage from the early '70s where they first met. The trailer for the documentary, which premieres on May 12, includes an interview with O’Hara before her death in January from a pulmonary embolism caused by complications related to rectal cancer. Despite the loss of several family members, the documentary includes a line of close friends and A-list collaborators reflecting on Short's impact on comedy.
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