This is incredibly sad news.
At 71, Canadian-American actress Catherine O'Hara, known from movies like Home Alone and shows like Schitt's Creek, The Last of Us, and The Studio, has passed away, reported by Variety citing her manager. According to him, she succumbed to a short illness and spent her last days and moments at home in Los Angeles.
The actress's career in the film industry spanned over five decades, first appearing in the comedy show The Second City in 1974. According to Variety, even after filming both Home Alone movies, O'Hara remained friends with the lead actor Macaulay Culkin. For instance, in 2023, she was there when he received his star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Culkin was among the first celebs to react to the sad news.
"Mom. I thought we still had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in the chair next to you. I listened to you. But I wanted to say so much more. I love you. See you later," wrote Kevin McCallister’s actor on Instagram.
Others who bid farewell to the actress via social media messages include Justin Theroux, Seth Rogen, Micheal Keaton, and Pedro Pascal.
