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CAA Confirms Catherine O’Hara’s Death After Brief Illness in Los Angeles

Tributes from co-stars and public figures underscore her cross-generational impact.

Overview

  • O’Hara’s agency CAA said she died at home in Los Angeles on January 30 after a brief illness, and no specific cause of death has been made public.
  • Devin Ratray, who played Buzz in Home Alone, shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute reflecting on her kindness and presence on set.
  • Macaulay Culkin posted an emotional message about his on-screen mother, joining a wave of remembrances from collaborators and fans.
  • UFC star Conor McGregor also marked her passing on social media, reflecting broader recognition of her cultural influence.
  • The two-time Emmy winner was celebrated for roles spanning SCTV, Home Alone, and Schitt’s Creek, and she is survived by her husband Bo Welch and their sons, Luke and Matthew; reports also note her previously disclosed condition, situs inversus totalis.