Martin Short's Wife, Nancy Dolman, Dies at 58

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 23rd 2010 07:04PM

Martin Short's wife of 30 years, Nancy Dolman, died Saturday at the couple's Pacific Palisades home in California, the couple's representative announced late Monday. She was 58.

The family has not disclosed the cause of death, but a coroner official told PEOPLE on Tuesday that Dolman was "under the care of a private physician for a natural disease" when she died. "There will be no coroner involvement, L.A. County Coroner Chief Craig Harvey noted.

On Saturday morning, the Los Angeles City Fire Department went to their home in response to an emergency call. The response unit was on the scene for 30 minutes before departing without taking anyone to the hospital. It's believed Dolman passed away at their house. RadarOnline.com was first to report the news.

Dolman was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and underwent surgery at that time though it's not immediately clear if her passing was related to her illness.

Dolman, best known for a recurring role as Annie Selig Tate on the TV sitcom 'Soap,' met Short in 1972 while both were working on a stage production of 'Godspell.' She was Gilda Radner's understudy, but quickly caught the attention of Short. They married in 1980 and five years later she retired from acting to raise their family.

The couple has three children: Katherine Elizabeth, 27, Oliver Patrick, 24, and Henry, 20.

Short as "Ed Grimley" during a sketch on 'SCTV.' Dolman plays the princess at 3:30:

Short, known for guarding his private life, has dealt with great family tragedy before. In a 1984 interview with PEOPLE, the actor spoke of losing his oldest brother in an auto accident when Martin was only 12, and of the deaths of both his parents before he was 21.

"It sounds like a tragic family, but it really isn't," he said. "My mother had cancer, and she had been ill and then in remission since I was 13. She was a remarkable person; both my parents were. So I never looked at it as if it was a tragedy – that I didn't have them my whole life. You learn some sense of priorities. Our whole family took the attitude that if you have wonderful moments, don't second-guess them, just enjoy them."

Short, famous for his time on 'Saturday Night Live' and his character in the 'Father of the Bride' film franchise, was nominated for an Emmy in the Best Supporting Actor For A Drama category for his stint on 'Damages.'

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Monday 23 August

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Oh no! I'm so sorry Martin.

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Tuesday 24 August

By george

i KNOW you will never see this post, BUT my prayers to you bro.

By mw

So sorry for your loss Martin, thoughts and prayers are with you.

By SUE

Deepest sympathy.

By Angiebaby

Oh, I love Martin Short. My condolences to him and his family.

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OH, JOHN PORCARO,THO THAD.

By Nico Toscani

Such sad news. They seemed to be a very devoted couple.

By Monica

Very, very sad to hear about Mr. Short's loss. When you hear of so many divorces and then you hear about someone who was so devoted to his family and then loses the one he loves, it is just devastating. My heart breaks for you Mr.Short. It truly breaks.
My condolences to you and your children.
MMaldonado.
Cancer Fighter.

By Gina

KEEP UP THE FIGHT MONICA! Im Right there with you!

By Jeannie

This is terrible - my heart goes out to Martin & his family. I've always been a fan of this quirky guy.

By JLD

30 years in Hollywood is unheard of; 30 years outside of Hollywood is unheard of; I'm terribly sorry for the families loss and I pray for peace for them.

By DebinSoCal

Just saw him on Regis and Kelly recently....he just loved talking about his wife, and their time together. My prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

By Colleen

This is such sad news. My thoughts are with your family at this terrible time.

By joan

So very sad. I only wish Martin Short and his family my deepest and heartfelt sympathies on the lost of their beloved wife and mother. Much to young and my only thought is if her cancer had recurred, she suffers no more.
Rest in peace....

By Andrea

My sympathies for you Martin and your family! I will be praying for you guys.

By pam jefferys

Oh my goodness!! I am so sorry for your loss. Please stay strong. Love ya' from FL.

By DEELEE

THIS IS SO SAD..........I HAVE LOVED HIM AND HER FOR SO LONG.

By Loren

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Martin and his children. May her memory and your love go on forever.

By Julie

So sad to hear. My thoughts are with Martin and his family.

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