Catherine O'Hara Amy Sussman/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Hollywood is grieving the loss of Catherine O'Hara. O'Hara died Friday at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. She was 71. The actress and two-time Emmy winner was beloved for her roles in Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice, (and the sequel), Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and The Studio. Following the news of her death, many of her co-stars and more of Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute. Related Stories TV Catherine O'Hara, Two-Time Emmy Winner and 'Home Alone' Star, Dies at 71 Movies Nancy Seltzer, Longtime Publicist to Garth Brooks and Sean Connery, Dies at 79 Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the Home Alone films, shared an emotional post on Instagram. "Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say," he wrote. "I love you. I'll see you later." Mike Myers also paid tribute. "It is a very sad day for comedy and for Canada. She was one of the greatest comedy artists in history, an inspiration for millions and above all a very elegant lady. Sending much love and condolences to her family," Myers told THR. Pedro Pascal, who she worked alongside in The Last of Us, shared a tribute on Instagram with a photo of the pair on set. "Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always," he wrote followed by a heart. "The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara" Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center, said in a statement that "Catherine O'Hara was one of the rare performers who could disappear completely into a character and somehow make that character unforgettable. She shaped what comedy acting could be - blending precision, humanity and originality in a way that felt effortless but was anything but. Her work will continue to inspire generations of performers and audiences." See the tributes, below. View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram This is shattering news. What a wonderful person, artist and collaborator. I was lucky enough to direct, produce and act in projects with her and she was simply growing more brilliant with each year. My heart goes out to Bo & family. #RIPCatherineO'Hara https://t.co/7pWcpYARai- Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) January 30, 2026 Only one Catherine O'Hara, and now none. Heartbreaking.- Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) January 30, 2026 Heartbroken doesn't even begin to cover it.
Catherine O'Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this world and her passing hits with a weight I can't fully put into words.
She wasn't just a legendary artist,actor and comedian. She was an ambassador for Canada in the truest... pic.twitter.com/06jGk7OyCP- Michael Bublé (@MichaelBuble) January 30, 2026 View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram View this post on Instagram I'm so sorry to hear the news that Canadian comedy legend Catherine O'Hara has passed away at 71. She's kept me and millions of others entertained throughout my lifetime - from her brilliant work on SCTV, to Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Best in Show, Schitt's Creek, and so many other... pic.twitter.com/ZRHKYRjEDS- Tom Green (@tomgreenlive) January 30, 2026 During my 1st awards season with Pose I found myself in a lot of rooms with people I never imagined meeting. Telling Catherine O'Hara what an amazing actress she is will always be a highlight of that experience. Forever grateful for the gifts she shared. May she rest peacefully. https://t.co/ZtzLUDy0Mw- Steven Canals (@StevenCanals) January 30, 2026 Catherine O'Hara changed how so many of us understand comedy and humanity. From the chaos and heart of Home Alone to the unforgettable precision of Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, she created characters we'll rewatch again and again.- Kevin Nealon (@kevin_nealon) January 30, 2026 Remembering Catherine O'Hara pic.twitter.com/6VS3atqqQE- Warner Bros. Entertainment (@WBHomeEnt) January 30, 2026 THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up international Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Dons 'Heated Rivalry' Fleece Jacket, Says 2SLGBTQ+ Rights Are "Under Threat" The Studio Catherine O'Hara, Two-Time Emmy Winner and 'Home Alone' Star, Dies at 71 ICE 'Grey's Anatomy' Goes Dark Friday as Part of "National Shutdown" Protest Oscars Canadian Screen Awards to Be Broadcast by Multiple Networks to Revive Ratings Amid Industry Uncertainty Live Feed 'Grey's Anatomy' Boss on Major Character's Return, Meredith's Romantic Future and
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