Catherine O'Hara, star of "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," dies at 71

January 31, 2026

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Catherine O'Hara, an acclaimed actress known for "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek," died at 71.
Her agency, CAA, confirmed her death at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness.
O'Hara began her career at Toronto's Second City Theater and starred in the sketch comedy show "SCTV."
Her notable film roles include Delia Deetz in "Beetlejuice" and Kate McAllister in "Home Alone."
She gained significant recognition for her role as Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek," winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe.
O'Hara also appeared in "The Studio" and "The Last of Us" and was nominated for Emmys for both.
She was married to production designer Bo Welch and had two sons.
Tributes poured in from co-stars and industry figures, including Macaulay Culkin, Eugene Levy, Michael Keaton, and Alec Baldwin.

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