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Schitt's Creek Star's Cause of Death Revealed
9 Feb
Summary
- Pulmonary embolism was the cause of death.
- Rectal cancer was the underlying cause.
- Died on January 30th in Los Angeles after brief illness.
The cause of death for the acclaimed actress, who gained fame from Schitt's Creek, has been officially listed as a pulmonary embolism. Medical examiner reports cite rectal cancer as the underlying cause for the 71-year-old.
She passed away on January 30th in Los Angeles after a short period of illness, as confirmed by her talent agency. This news emerged nearly three weeks after her noticeable absence from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Her final public appearance was in September at the 2025 Emmy Awards, where she received two nominations. Prior to her passing, she had also spoken about having dextrocardia with situs inversus, a rare heart condition.
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