Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71 Following Decades of Comedic Excellence

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress celebrated for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek", has died at the age of 71 at her home in Los Angeles.Her talent agency, Creative Artists Agency, announced her death on Friday, January 30, 2026, following a brief illness that sparked tributes from colleagues like Macaulay Culkin and Eugene Levy.The Canadian-born star, who was an Officer of the Order of Canada, is survived by her husband Bo Welch and two sons after a career that recently included acclaimed roles in "The Last of Us" and "The Studio".