Catherine O’Hara died on January 30 at the age of 71 at her home in Los Angeles. Her representative confirmed the death. She had been dealing with a short illness in the days before she died.
Emergency services were called early in the morning after reports that she was having trouble breathing. She was taken to hospital in serious condition but did not survive. No official cause of death has been released.
After the news, tributes came from many people who worked with her. Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in Home Alone, shared a short and emotional message. Other colleagues described her as kind, generous, and highly respected.
O’Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons. The family has said they will hold a private celebration of her life.
She was known for a long career in film and television, including her role in Schitt’s Creek. Her work remains widely loved and remembered.