More details about Catherine O’Hara’s, 71,
A Comedy Icon Remembered
“Beloved Emmy-winning actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara” has died at 71, sparking global tributes. Admired for her originality and warmth,
she helped shape modern comedy through decades of acclaimed work.
Defining Roles
O’Hara became a household name as Kate McCallister in Home Alone, bringing humor and heart to the holiday classic.
She later achieved renewed acclaim as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, delivering an “eccentric, fearless performance” that earned major awards and cemented her cultural impact.
Her Passing
According to her manager, O’Hara died after a brief illness. Reports say paramedics responded to a medical emergency at her Brentwood home,
and she later died in a Los Angeles hospital.
Tributes and Legacy
Tributes poured in, including from Macaulay Culkin, who affectionately called her “mama.” Remembered as generous, creative, and kind,
O’Hara leaves behind enduring characters and a legacy that will continue to inspire laughter for generations.
