host Conan O’Brien ended Sunday’s ceremony from paying tribute to his good friend and Hollywood favorite Martin Short.
O’Brien, 62, ended Sunday's ceremony from the Dolby Theatre by saying, 'It’s been an honor and a joy - we love you, Marty Short - good night.'
The tribute came less than a month after the at 42 on February 23.
The family tragedy - - caused Short to postpone his upcoming comedy tour with longtime collaborator .
The tour, titled The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short, is postponed, Variety reported, noting that Martin's website shows dates slated for April.
A representative for Short, best known for comedies such as Father of the Bride, Three Amigos! and Only Murders in the Building, confirmed the tragic passing in a statement last month.
Academy Awards host Conan O’Brien, 62, ended Sunday’s ceremony from Los Angeles paying tribute to his friend Martin Short. Pictured at the Vanity Fair party on Sunday
O’Brien ended Sunday's ceremony saying, 'We love you Martin Short!' less than a month after the tragic suicide of Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short at the age of 42
'It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,' Short’s representative said in a statement.
Sunday's hosting stint was the second year in a row the veteran late night host has taken on the duties
O'Brien took things to a somber tone Monday in juxtaposing the annual cinematic event to what's going on in world politics
'Tonight is an international event - if I can be serious for just a moment, everyone watching right now around the world is all too aware that these are very chaotic, frightening times,' O'Brien said.
