Catherine O'Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt's Creek, has died aged 71. The Canadian star rose to fame through Toronto's Second City improvisation troupe and on SCTV, making a name for herself in the US with iconic performances like Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice and the matriarch in Home Alone.
O'Hara, whose colleagues remembered her as a 'wonderful person, artist and collaborator', most recently appeared in the Emmy-winning comedy The Studio and HBO's The Last of Us. Her agent confirmed she passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
O'Hara's career was marked by memorable moments; her panicked scream of 'Kevin!' in Home Alone has become a classic. Following her death, Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the film, paid tribute to her on social media, expressing his love and sorrow.
Born in Toronto, O'Hara began her career as a waitress at Second City before evolving into a pivotal player on SCTV alongside stars like Eugene Levy and John Candy. Later, she found significant success with her role as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, which gained immense popularity, especially during the Covid lockdown.
O'Hara's comedic presence left an indelible mark on film and television, earning her accolades including a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy nominations. She worked right up until her death, underscoring her lifelong dedication to her craft. O'Hara is survived by her husband Bo Welch and their two sons.
O'Hara, whose colleagues remembered her as a 'wonderful person, artist and collaborator', most recently appeared in the Emmy-winning comedy The Studio and HBO's The Last of Us. Her agent confirmed she passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
O'Hara's career was marked by memorable moments; her panicked scream of 'Kevin!' in Home Alone has become a classic. Following her death, Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the film, paid tribute to her on social media, expressing his love and sorrow.
Born in Toronto, O'Hara began her career as a waitress at Second City before evolving into a pivotal player on SCTV alongside stars like Eugene Levy and John Candy. Later, she found significant success with her role as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, which gained immense popularity, especially during the Covid lockdown.
O'Hara's comedic presence left an indelible mark on film and television, earning her accolades including a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy nominations. She worked right up until her death, underscoring her lifelong dedication to her craft. O'Hara is survived by her husband Bo Welch and their two sons.
