When did Catherine O'Hara die and what was her age?

Catherine O'Hara died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71.

What was Catherine O'Hara's cause of death?

The official cause of death for Catherine O'Hara was a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as the underlying reason.

Who are Catherine O'Hara's surviving family members?

Catherine O'Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke.

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Catherine O'Hara's Cause of Death Revealed

9 Feb

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Actress Catherine O'Hara died on January 30, 2026, at 71.
Pulmonary embolism was the cause, with rectal cancer underlying.
She is survived by her husband and two sons.

Catherine O'Hara's Cause of Death Revealed

Beloved actress Catherine O'Hara died on January 30, 2026, at her Los Angeles residence at the age of 71. An official death certificate revealed the cause of death was a pulmonary embolism, stemming from rectal cancer.

O'Hara's manager confirmed the news, stating she passed after a brief illness. A private family service is planned.

The actress is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke. Both sons followed their parents into the entertainment industry, working behind the scenes on Schitt's Creek and The Last of Us.