Catherine O’Hara, the acclaimed Canadian-American actress celebrated for her comedic talent, has died at her Los Angeles home following a brief illness. She was 71.
O’Hara was best known for her iconic roles in Home Alone and Beetlejuice, as well as her Emmy-winning performance as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek. Her career, which spanned more than five decades, began with the influential sketch comedy series Second City Television in Toronto during the 1970s and extended to a wide range of beloved film and television projects.
Fans and colleagues around the world have paid tribute to O’Hara, remembering her for her extraordinary comic genius and her warm, vibrant presence both on and off the screen.
