She shared that Martin had heard some of her new music just three days before he passed: “Three days before he died, he finally heard some of what I had been working on and was excited for the future. I’m glad I had that last moment to make him proud.”
In closing, Katy wrote, “We didn’t get to say goodbye in person, but I know he knows how much I respect and admire him. His hearty chuckles and witty remarks continue to echo in my mind.”
Martin is survived by his wife Lale Kirkup, daughter Melisa Kirkup Blatt, son John Kirkup, and three grandchildren, Sam, Abigail, and Ivy.
In related news, Katy announced her departure from American Idol after six seasons. On Jimmy Kimmel Live, she explained, “This will probably be my last season on Idol. I love the show, but I need to focus on my own heartbeat.”
She expressed excitement about future projects, including her upcoming performance at Rock in Rio, a major music festival in Brazil. Katy also hinted at new music, further fueling fan speculation with an Instagram post featuring a striking black dress and butterfly pins, a symbol often seen in her music videos. Fans eagerly await her next moves, which suggest exciting developments ahead.