Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, dies aged 71

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Benjamin LeeJanuary 30, 2026 at 07:29 PM

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Catherine O'Hara, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in *Home Alone* and *Schitt's Creek*, has died at the age of 71 after a brief illness. O'Hara began her career in comedy in the 1970s with the Canadian sketch show SCTV and transitioned to film in the 1980s, appearing in movies like *Beetlejuice* and *Home Alone*. She frequently collaborated with Christopher Guest on mockumentaries such as *Best in Show* and provided voice work for animated films like *Frankenweenie*. O'Hara also had notable television roles in shows like *The Larry Sanders Show* and, most recently, *The Last of Us*, but is best known for her role in *Schitt's Creek*, where she reunited with Eugene Levy and won an Emmy Award.