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Catherine O'Hara's Funny Death Wish Revealed
31 Jan
Summary
- O'Hara hoped to die laughing surrounded by grandchildren.
- She died at 71 after a sudden breathing difficulty.
- O'Hara had situs inversus, with her heart on the right.
Comedy icon Catherine O'Hara, celebrated for her roles in 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' died on January 31, 2026, at the age of 71. An emergency call reported she was experiencing difficulty breathing before paramedics transported her to a Los Angeles hospital, where she was pronounced dead within hours. The exact cause of her death has not been publicly disclosed.
In a resurfaced 2013 interview for Vanity Fair, O'Hara offered a humorous vision of her final moments, stating she hoped to die 'Laughing, surrounded by my old grandchildren, who are telling me to 'let go, already, Grandma!''. She also revealed a rare medical condition, situs inversus, where her organs, including her heart, were on the right side of her body.
O'Hara, known for her unique comedic timing, also shared in the same interview that 'My family' was the greatest love of her life. Her survivors include her husband of nearly 34 years, Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke. Tributes have poured in from numerous stars, including Macaulay Culkin, Seth Rogen, and Michael Keaton, mourning the loss of the beloved actress.
