Schitt’s Creek star Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 30, 2026 at 08:48 PM

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Catherine O'Hara, the Canadian actress known for her roles in *Home Alone* and *Schitt's Creek*, died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 71. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency, stated that she passed away "following a brief illness," but provided no further details. O'Hara began her career at the Second City in Toronto and rose to prominence as part of the original cast of the sketch comedy show *SCTV*, alongside Eugene Levy, with whom she would later collaborate on *Schitt's Creek*. Her portrayal of Moira Rose in *Schitt's Creek* earned her critical acclaim and solidified her status as a comedic talent.

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