Catherine O’Hara, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in “Home Alone,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Schitt’s Creek,” has died at the age of 71.
O’Hara passed away on Friday, January 30, her manager confirmed in a statement to People.
TMZ also confirmed the news.
The Los Angeles Fire Department told Page Six that crews responded to a call at O’Hara’s home at 4:48 a.m. local time.
She was transported to a local hospital in “serious” condition.
A cause of death has not been disclosed.
O’Hara did not attend the Golden Globe Awards on January 11, despite receiving a nomination for Best Supporting Performance by a Female Actor for her role in the Apple+ series “The Studio.”
Her nomination was announced in December, though it was not clear why she skipped the ceremony.
She was last seen publicly in September 2025, appearing on the red carpet with her husband, Bo Welch, at an Emmys-related event.
Long, Storied Career
Born in Toronto, Canada, O’Hara later moved to the United States.
Her career spanned more than five decades across television, film, screenwriting, and comedy.
She began in the mid-1970s on the sketch series “Second City Television.”
She went on to earn a Primetime Emmy Award as part of a television ensemble and gained film acclaim in titles including “After Hours” and “Heartburn.”
O’Hara rose to global recognition in “Home Alone” and “Beetlejuice.”
Her final on-screen appearance was in a documentary about John Candy, released last year.
She is survived by her husband and their two children.
Tributes Pour In
Tributes quickly filled social media following news of her death.
“RIP Catherine O’ Hara,” one fan wrote.
“I know John Candy greeted her with open arms.”
Another posted on X: “Catherine O’Hara was an absolute genius for the entirety of her career.
“She will be terribly missed.”
A third added, “Catherine O’Hara will be remembered most as the mom in the first two Home Alone movies.
“But I’ll always remember her as Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice.
“RIP to a legend.”
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