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

Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara died on Friday at 71. She was best known for her roles in films like Home Alone and Beetlejuice, and TV shows including Schitt's Creek, The Last of Us, and The Studio. Her cause of death was not revealed.

TMZ first reported the news, which People magazine later confirmed. Her publicist also confirmed her death to Variety.

O'Hara had been professionally active until recently and had upcoming commitments for her TV projects.

Born in Toronto in March 1954, O'Hara built a career in film, television, and screenwriting, becoming a well-known name in North American comedy. Her international popularity soared when she played Kate McCallister, Macaulay Culkin's mom in Home Alone, one of the most-watched family films of the 1990s.

Another memorable role was Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice, a character she reprised decades later for the film's sequel. She also appeared in satirical films and 'mockumentaries' like Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, cementing her reputation as an actress skilled in ensemble comedy.

On television, a career highlight was playing Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, earning her an Emmy Award in 2020 and a Golden Globe in 2021. More recently, she received another Golden Globe nomination for her role as a producer in The Studio.

Her recent work also included a role in The Last of Us, further expanding her reach in major international productions. She was even scheduled to attend an event in Los Angeles next Tuesday for the second season of The Studio.