News · 30 January 2026
Catherine O'Hara, Star of Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, Dies
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Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress celebrated for roles in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Beetlejuice," has died at 71. Her manager confirmed the news Friday after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at her residence. She was transported to the hospital in serious condition, though the specific cause of death remains undisclosed. A Toronto native, O'Hara rose to fame on "SCTV" and became a comedy icon through decades of acclaimed work.
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