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Catherine O'Hara's Final Bow: A Star's Last Public Moments
30 Jan
Summary
- Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara passed away unexpectedly at 71.
- She made her last public appearance at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
- O'Hara received a career achievement award a week before the Emmys.
Beloved actress Catherine O'Hara, known for her iconic roles, has passed away at the age of 71. Her death on Friday followed a reported medical emergency at her Los Angeles home, leading to a brief hospitalization.
Her final public appearance occurred on September 14, 2026, at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. She was nominated for two awards and accepted the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for "The Studio" alongside her castmates.
Just a week prior, on September 7, 2026, O'Hara was honored with the TIFF Tribute Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award. Despite her recent public engagements, she missed the Golden Globes in mid-January 2026, though she had received a nomination.
