Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, dies aged 71

January 30, 2026

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Catherine O'Hara, known for "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Beetlejuice," died at 71.
Her death was confirmed by her manager after a brief illness.
O'Hara began her career in the 1970s, co-creating the Canadian sketch show SCTV.
She starred in films like "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and multiple Christopher Guest mockumentaries.
Her television work included "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Schitt's Creek," and "The Last of Us."
O'Hara won an Emmy for her role in "Schitt's Creek" and received nominations for other recent projects.
Tributes have been shared by Macaulay Culkin, Pedro Pascal, Ron Howard, Meryl Streep, Mike Myers, and others.
She was married to production designer Bo Welch.
O'Hara often spoke about being drawn to characters with self-delusion.

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