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Catherine O'Hara, 'Home Alone' Star, Dies at 71
31 Jan
Summary
- Catherine O'Hara, known for Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, died at 71.
- She passed away at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness.
- Her career spanned over five decades, beginning in improvisational theatre.
Beloved Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, a star of "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," died this week at the age of 71. US media outlets reported her passing on Friday, stating she died at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Toronto, O'Hara began her acting journey in the 1970s at The Second City improvisational theatre. She later appeared on the iconic Canadian comedy show SCTV. Her film debut was in 1980's "Double Negative," alongside Eugene Levy and John Candy.
O'Hara achieved global recognition for her role as Kate McCallister, Macaulay Culkin's mother, in the 1990 film "Home Alone." More recently, she captivated younger audiences as Moira Rose, the matriarch in "Schitt's Creek," a performance that earned her an Emmy for best actress in a comedy series in 2020.
Tributes have poured in from co-stars and public figures. Eugene Levy, a longtime collaborator, shared that words were inadequate to express his loss, cherishing over fifty years of friendship and collaboration. Macaulay Culkin posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, while Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hailed her as a beloved icon with a rare gift for comedy and heart.
