Catherine O’Hara has died at 71

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Catherine O’Hara, a veteran actor who starred in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Best in Show,” has died, her manager confirmed to Variety. She was 71.

A cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ Star, Dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara, a legendary Hollywood actor known for her roles in 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone,' has died. She was 71.

variety.com

 

[Rolypolyoly]

What? No way If this is real then I am gutted

 

[muggles63]

I am shocked, this makes me so sad. She was so talented, a treasure to Canada.
RIP Catherine, thank you for all the memories you gave my daughter and I xx

 

[MrsWatson]

OHHHH NOOOOO

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

The actor, known for roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died with cause of death unknown

www.theguardian.com

 

[browneyes]

RIP. What a wonderful actress.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

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

The beloved actor also appeared in "Beetlejuice," "Best in Show" and, most recently, the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series "The Studio."

www.nbcnews.com

Catherine O'Hara, the virtuosic comedic actor best known for her performances in the Christmas classic "Home Alone," the mockumentary "Best in Show" and the cult-hit sitcom "Schitt's Creek," died Friday, according to her manager.

She was 71. Marc Gurvitz, her manager, did not specify a cause of death...

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/people/2026/01/30/catherine-ohara-emmy-winning-comedian-schitts-creek-sctv-fame-dies-at-71/88435043007/

Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” — died Friday at 71.

The Canadian-born O'Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency. Further details were not immediately available...

 

[ColyH]

I remember her from SCTV.

An interesting fact is that O'Hara joined the Saturday Night Live cast but when she found out SCTV was going to be renewed she left to go back to SCTV. Robin Duke (who also appeared on SCTV) took her spot on SNL.

 

[Inthedetails]

Oh no! I've been a fan forever. I'm so sad and sorry to hear this.

Thank you, Catherine, for years of laughter. Your talent was amazing and was such fun to see.

 

[She-Ra]

Adored her.may she rest in peace.

 

[bestill]

I am stunned. This is like losing Diane Keaton all over again.

 

[Chimera]

Rest in eternal peace, Catherine !
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Such a spirited actress , perfect comedic timing.
Beetlejuice and Home Alone were some of my favs.
My utmost condolences to her family.

 

[MesquiteO21]

Oh no! I've been a fan forever. I'm so sad and sorry to hear this.

Thank you, Catherine, for years of laughter. Your talent was amazing and was such fun to see.

genuinely one of the best actresses i've ever seen, so talented. i loved her so much. RIP

 

[MesquiteO21]

I am stunned. This is like losing Diane Keaton all over again.

ugh that was such a rough one too

 

[Herat]

I am incredibly saddened by the passing of Catherine O'Hara

Her incredible talents were legendary and she always had such a fresh and snappy presence.

I always looked forward to anything she was playing in. Bettlejuice, of course. Home Alone, most definitely, Schitt's Creek- so wry and goofy and goddamm smart at the same time.

I'm just stunned. My heart hurts for her loss, and my greatest condolences to her family, her many many friends and colleagues, and her fans worldwide.

 

[Anxala]

Oh this is really hard and unwelcome news.

She was one of the most adorably likeable actresses in whatever she did. That takes serious skill to have that presence - no matter how small - that she always so vividly did.

Such a sad loss. RIP to her and condolances to her family and friends.

 

[Gemmie]

Wow. I'm shocked! I'm in the middle of Season 2 of The Last of Us and recognized her playing Gail Lynden just last night!!! I was like.. Isn't that the lady who played in BeetleJuice??

RIP Catherine. If I drank beer I'd toast one in your honor.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32550882/mediaviewer/rm390103298/?ref_=tt_ph_2

 

[Anxala]

Wow. I'm shocked! I'm in the middle of Season 2 of The Last of Us and recognized her playing Gail Lynden just last night!!! I was like.. Isn't that the lady who played in BeetleJuice??

RIP Catherine. If I drank beer I'd toast one in your honor.

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32550882/mediaviewer/rm390103298/?ref_=tt_ph_2

I'll drink one for you. She deserves all the toasts and raised glasses.

 

[Arkay]

See Catherine O' Hara's Last Outing Before Her Death at 71

Catherine O'Hara's last public outing before her death at 71 came at the 2025 Emmy Awards in September where she had been nominated for her performance on The Studio.

www.eonline.com

If you scroll down to her last appearance, in the black dress, she doesn’t look well at all.

But maybe I just think so in hindsight?

I’m really going to miss her.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

This is sad. May Catherine rest in peace.

 

[meanmaryjean]

If you ever get a chance to binge on SCTV- do it!!
I'm old enough to have watched it AFTER SNL on Saturday nights, and it was brilliant. Unfortunately, it's not streaming anywhere due to some music permissions issues. The DVDs are hard to come by since the John Candy doc was released.
Her early work and characters on SCTV are just a treasure.
May her memory be a blessing.