Article continues below advertisementCatherine O'Hara battled a "brief illness" before her untimely death on Friday, January 30. "Prolific multi-award-winning actress, writer and comedian Catherine O'Hara died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness," CAA confirmed in a statement to a news outlet.Article continues below advertisementCatherine O'Hara Battled a 'Brief Illness' Before Her DeathSource: MEGACatherine O'Hara's death was confirmed on January 30.