Martin Short, a nominee for the 2026 Actor Awards, will not attend the ceremony due to a family tragedy. His daughter, Katherine, died by suicide at age 42. This comes after his comedy tour with Steve Martin was postponed due to unexpected circumstances. Despite his absence, Short will still compete for two awards at the ceremony, including an individual in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series category and as part of the Only Murders in the Building ensemble.