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.