‘One of the greatest comic talents’: tributes paid to actor Catherine O’Hara

January 31, 2026

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Catherine O'Hara, a renowned Canadian-American actress, died at 71.
She was known for her roles in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Beetlejuice."
O'Hara won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role in "Schitt's Creek."
Colleagues and public figures, including Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Michael Keaton, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have paid tribute.
She reprised her role in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" in 2024.
O'Hara passed away at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness.
She is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and sons Matthew and Luke.

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