The Emmy-winning Canadian-American actress, Catherine O’Hara, celebrated for her work in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and numerous other film and television productions, has died at the age of 71.
Her death was confirmed by her representatives and subsequently reported by several major media organizations.
O’Hara died on Friday at her residence in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to a statement issued by her agency, Creative Artists Agency.
The agency did not disclose additional information regarding the cause or circumstances of her death.
With a career spanning more than five decades, O’Hara earned widespread admiration for her contributions to comedy and television.
She became a household name for her performance as Kevin McCallister’s devoted mother in the Home Alone films and later received international recognition for her role as the eccentric Moira Rose in the acclaimed sitcom Schitt’s Creek, which earned her an Emmy Award.
Her extensive body of work also included roles in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, multiple collaborations with filmmaker Christopher Guest, and appearances in recent television series such as The Last of Us and The Studio, further cementing her legacy as a versatile and enduring performer.
