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Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

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Published :  
30-01-2026 23:20|
Last Updated :  
30-01-2026 23:24|
  • Catherine O’Hara, star of Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone, and Beetlejuice, dies at 71
  • Tributes pour in from co-stars including Macaulay Culkin, Mike Myers, and Pedro Pascal

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara, who died Friday at her Los Angeles home following a brief illness. She was 71.

The two-time Emmy winner was celebrated for her unforgettable performances in Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and The Studio.

Stars pay tribute

Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the Home Alone films, shared an emotional Instagram post: “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.”

 
 
 
 
 
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Pedro Pascal, who worked with O’Hara on The Last of Us, added, “Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world… The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara.”

 
 
 
 
 
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O’Hara’s impact on comedy and film remains enduring, leaving a legacy celebrated by fans and colleagues around the world.