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Beloved Star Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71
31 Jan
Summary
- Catherine O'Hara died January 30 in Los Angeles at age 71.
- She was hospitalized in serious condition before passing away.
- O'Hara had a rare heart condition known as dextrocardia.
Veteran actress Catherine O'Hara, widely recognized for her role in the popular television series Schitt's Creek, passed away on January 30 in Los Angeles. She was 71 years old.
Emergency services were called to O'Hara's residence on January 30 in the early morning hours. She was taken to a hospital in serious condition and died later that day. Her representatives confirmed her death in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Prior to her passing, O'Hara had spoken about living with dextrocardia with situs inversus, a rare congenital condition affecting the position of internal organs. She believed her health journey and upbringing in a humorous household shaped her comedic career, emphasizing survival instinct and finding the light.
Colleagues, including Schitt's Creek co-star Dan Levy, have paid tribute to her immense talent and the joy she brought to audiences.
