Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 11:47 PM

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Catherine O'Hara, the Canadian actress known for her comedic roles in *Home Alone*, *Beetlejuice*, and *Schitt's Creek*, has died at age 71 at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness. O'Hara began her career with Toronto's Second City improvisation troupe and SCTV before gaining fame in the US with her roles as Delia Deetz and Kevin's mother. Her work on SCTV alongside Eugene Levy and John Candy helped develop her comedic talent. O'Hara's performances in *Beetlejuice* and *Home Alone* became iconic, and she recently appeared in *The Studio* and *The Last of Us*. Colleagues and former co-stars, including Macaulay Culkin, have paid tribute to her as a talented artist and collaborator.

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