Actress Catherine O'Hara, star of Home Alone and Beetlejuice, dies at 71

The Canadian performer, who won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role in Schitt’s Creek, passed away on Friday.

A vintage microphone on a podium in an empty theater, symbolizing an actress's career.
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A vintage microphone on a podium in an empty theater, symbolizing an actress's career.

Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, known globally for her iconic roles in film and television, died this Friday at the age of 71, as confirmed by her representative to Variety.

The death of the star, confirmed by her representative, leaves a void in cinematic comedy. O'Hara was globally famous for playing Kevin McCallister's mother in the film Home Alone and its sequel, as well as for her participation in Beetlejuice, where she played Delia Deetz.
Catherine O'Hara began her professional career in the mid-70s on television, establishing herself as a major figure in comedy. Her recent career was also highly recognized, including a recent Golden Globe nomination for the series The Studio.

Her portrayal of Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek was one of her most acclaimed roles, cementing her status as a comedy legend.

Her work on the cult series Schitt’s Creek, where she played the extravagant matriarch Moira Rose, earned her the industry's most prestigious awards. In 2020 she was honored with an Emmy and, a year later, in 2021, with a Golden Globe for that performance.