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'Beetlejuice' Star Catherine O'Hara Dies After Brief Illness
31 Jan
Summary
- Beloved actress Catherine O'Hara passed away at 71 on Friday.
- She reprised her iconic role in the sequel, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'.
- Co-stars Michael Keaton and Alec Baldwin shared heartfelt tributes.
Actress Catherine O'Hara, celebrated for her roles in "Beetlejuice" and its recent sequel, has died at the age of 71. Her agency confirmed her passing on Friday, January 30, following a brief illness. O'Hara famously embodied Delia Deetz in the 1988 Tim Burton classic and returned for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" in 2024.
Her colleagues from both "Beetlejuice" films have shared moving tributes. Michael Keaton, who played the titular character, expressed deep sorrow, calling O'Hara a "true friend." Alec Baldwin, who starred in the original, lauded her as one of "the greatest comic talents." Justin Theroux, a newcomer to the franchise in the sequel, also paid homage.
O'Hara met her husband, production designer Bo Welch, on the set of the original "Beetlejuice." She often spoke of their shared love for laughter and her natural approach to aging while reprising her role decades later in the sequel.
