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Catherine O'Hara's Cause of Death Revealed
9 Feb
Summary
- Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism.
- Rectal cancer was the underlying cause of her death.
- First responders were dispatched to her home on January 30.

Acclaimed actress Catherine O'Hara, celebrated for her iconic performances in 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Home Alone,' and as the voice of Sally in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' died at the age of 71. Her representatives confirmed her passing on January 30, stating she died at her Los Angeles home following a brief illness.
According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. The underlying cause was identified as rectal cancer. Emergency services were dispatched to her Brentwood residence early on January 30 and transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.




