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Catherine O’Haraan award-winning actor known for film and television roles, including home alone and schitt’s creekpassed away at the age of 71.
O’Hara died Friday at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her manager told her. type.
twice Emmy Awards The winner is probably best known for playing Kate McCallister in the first two Home Alone films movies, then played matriarch Moira Rose in the hit TV series Schitt’s Creek.
O’Hara recently appeared in 10 episodes of AppleTV’s studio and three episodes of the HBO series the last of us. Her work in both shows Nominated for an Emmy Award — the ninth and 10th of her career.
Many celebrities, including her, have expressed their condolences. home alone supporting role Macaulay Culkin and the last of us Co-starring Pedro Pascal.
“Mom. I thought we had time,” Culkin began, then added, “But I have so much more to say.”
Meanwhile, Pascal wrote: “There is less and less light in my world, and this world that is lucky enough to have you will always keep you.”
Watch for updates below as tributes come in…
‘Schitt’s Creek’ co-star says working with O’Hara was an ‘amazing gift’

O’Hara’s Two schitt’s creek The co-stars recalled their time working with the late star.
Karen Robinson, who plays Ronnie Lee, said in a statement to USA Today: “The overwhelming joy of sharing space, work, and laughter with Catherine O’Hara’s talent is something I will cherish forever.
“My heart breaks for her family and all her friends and loved ones. Oh Canada – what a loss. Thank you, Catherine, for everything you gave us before you left us. So much, so eternal, a part of you will always be with us.”

Jennifer Robertson, who plays Jocelyn Shit, added:
“I am deeply saddened to learn that we have lost Catherine. Being able to enter Catherine O’Hara’s orbit was a beautiful and magical gift.
“she [an] An absolute star, never understood why people made so much fuss about her. Her death is a loss to all who knew and loved her. My deepest condolences to Beau, her sons, and the O’Hara family. “
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 07:59
The Shield star says O’Hara is ‘universally loved and admired’

shield Star Michael Chiklis reacted to news of O’Hara’s death on
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 07:01
Christina Ricci calls O’Hara ‘the most wonderful, warm, kind, hilarious person’

Christina Ricci and O’Hara play daughter and mother in 2006 fantasy romantic comedy Penelope.
Richie wrote on Instagram: “I was so lucky to work with this icon, one of my heroes, the great Catherine O’Hara. I am so saddened by her passing. She was the most wonderful, warm, kind, hilarious person and the most gifted and gifted actress. What a loss. RIP Catherine.”
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 06:03
Mike Myers pays tribute to Canadian comedy icon

in a statement hollywood reporter, wayne’s world, Austin Powers and shrek Star Mike Myers said: “This is a very sad day for comedy and Canada.
“She was one of the greatest comedic artists in history, an inspiration to millions, and most importantly, a very classy lady. Sending my deepest love and condolences to her family.”
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 05:01
Ike Barinholtz pays tribute to ‘The Studio’ co-star
Ike Barinholtz co-starred with O’Hara in her recent Emmy-nominated studio.
He wrote on Instagram: “Never in a million years did I think I would get to work with Catherine O’Hara, let alone be friends with her. I am so sad that she is somewhere else now. I am so grateful to have spent time with her. Thank you Catherine, I love you.”
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 04:08
‘Home Alone’ director says the movie wouldn’t have been successful without O’Hara

“Home Alone” director Chris Columbus explained that the film would not have been successful without O’Hara’s stellar performance.
in a statement hollywood reporter”, he said: “Today we lost Catherine O’Hara. I am as shocked and heartbroken as the rest of the world.
“I’m a huge fan of Catherine’s amazing comedy work CCTV She was excited when she agreed to play Kevin’s mom on the show Home alone.
“What most people don’t realize is that Catherine carries 50 percent of the weight of this movie. Without her incredible performance, this movie simply wouldn’t have been possible.
“Katherine grounded this film with profound emotional depth. I will miss her terribly. However, I have a small sense of comfort in realizing that two of the best people I have ever known, Katherine and John Candy, are together again, brilliantly improvising and making each other laugh.”
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 03:02
Meryl Streep says O’Hara ‘brought love and light to our world’

Meryl Streep and O’Hara worked together in 1988 heartburnMike Nichols’ film adaptation of Nora Ephron’s semi-autobiographical novel.
Streep recalled her late co-star in a statement to The Associated Press, saying: “Catherine O’Hara brought love and light to our world through her intelligent empathy for the group of eccentrics she portrayed… This is a loss for her family and friends, as well as for the audience she considered her friends.”
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 02:01
Reba McEntire recalls a ‘great talent’
Although they have never worked together, country singer and actress Reba McEntire is an avowed fan of O’Hara.
She shared a photo of herself dressed as Delia Dietz online X,Add to:
“My thoughts today go out to the family and friends of Catherine O’Hara. I never had the pleasure of working with her, but she was such a great talent. I loved her work so much that I wanted to dress up as her character Beetlejuice years ago. “
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 01:00
Ben Stiller calls O’Hara ‘funniest ever’: ‘There’s no one better’

In a statement from “X,” actor-director Ben Stiller recalled the impact watching O’Hara had on him early in his career.
“Catherine O’Hara. Oh my gosh. It’s hard to explain her impact on comedy. To me, there’s no one better,” he wrote.
“She was a generation. She’s been brilliant since SCTV. Smart, smart. Funniest ever. Man. We lost a great. A true great. Sending love to Bo Welch and her family. We’re sad that we lost her incredible presence among us. We will always look up to her. Man.”“
Kevin PerryJanuary 31, 2026 00:18

