Hollywood actress, Catherine O’Hara, widely celebrated for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, has died at the age of 71.
Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed that O’Hara passed away at her residence in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
O’Hara rose to international fame for her portrayal of the frantic yet loving mother of Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, in the first two Home Alone films, which became holiday classics worldwide.
She later earned renewed global recognition and critical acclaim for her role as the eccentric and unforgettable Moira Rose in the Emmy-winning television series Schitt’s Creek, where she appeared in 80 episodes and won multiple awards for her performance.
Beyond television, O’Hara built an extensive film career, featuring in acclaimed productions such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and several other projects that cemented her reputation as one of comedy’s most distinctive and versatile performers.
A Canadian native, O’Hara began her career in improvisational comedy before transitioning into film and television, where she enjoyed a decades-long career spanning stage, screen and voice acting.