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Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71 as Cause Remains Undisclosed

Peers including Macaulay Culkin, Pedro Pascal, Michael Keaton posted remembrances of the Emmy winner known for Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Schitt’s Creek.

Overview

  • Her representative confirmed her death on Jan. 30, 2026 at age 71, following initial reporting by TMZ.
  • No official cause has been released; some outlets cite a “brief illness,” while Page Six reports an overnight ambulance transfer from her Brentwood home.
  • Family and authorities have not provided medical details, and major outlets continue to seek clarification.
  • Colleagues shared tributes, including a heartfelt message from Macaulay Culkin, with Pedro Pascal and Michael Keaton also honoring her work.
  • O’Hara’s five-decade career spanned SCTV, Home Alone and Beetlejuice to Schitt’s Creek, with recent roles in The Studio and The Last of Us and award nominations.