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Comedic Actress' Rare Heart Condition Revealed Posthumously
2 Feb
Summary
- Actress diagnosed with rare dextrocardia situs inversus.
- Her heart was found on the right side, with organs flipped.
- She gained fame for her role in Beetlejuice.
Actress O'Hara had a rare medical condition known as dextrocardia situs inversus, it has recently been disclosed. This congenital heart defect is characterized by the heart being located on the right side of the chest, rather than its usual position on the left, and with internal organs being mirrored.
O'Hara reportedly learned of her dextrocardia situs inversus diagnosis much later in her life. She shared details about discovering this unique condition during a virtual event in 2020. It remains unclear whether this medical condition played a role in her death.
She achieved widespread recognition for her memorable portrayal of Delia Deetz in Tim Burton's classic film Beetlejuice. O'Hara was married to Bob Welch for 33 years, and they were parents to two sons, Matthew and Luke.
