Beloved Hollywood actress Catherine O'Hara, iconic for her roles as the mother in Home Alone and as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died at the age of 71. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed her passing at her home in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.
The Canadian-born comedy legend rose to global fame in the early 1990s playing Kate McCallister, the frantic but loving mother of Macaulay Culkin's character in the first two Home Alone films. Decades later, she captivated a new generation with her Emmy-winning portrayal of the eccentric Moira Rose in the critically adored series Schitt's Creek.
O'Hara's career spanned over four decades, beginning in improvisational comedy with Toronto's Second City troupe before transitioning to film and television. Her extensive film credits include Beetlejuice, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and the recent Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
No cause of death has been disclosed at this time. The news has sent waves of grief through the entertainment industry and among fans worldwide, who remember her as one of comedy's most distinctive and gifted performers.
She is survived by her family and leaves behind an indelible legacy in comedy and popular culture, celebrated for her unique voice, impeccable timing, and ability to imbue both heartfelt and hilariously outlandish characters with deep humanity.
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