Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-Winning 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' Star, Dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-Winning Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' Star, Dies at 71

She died today, Friday, January 30, 2026, at age 71. Her agency CAA confirmed she died at her home in Los Angeles's Brentwood area following a brief illness, though the specific cause of death has not been disclosed.

The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed receiving a medical call at 4:48 a.m. Friday at an address connected to O'Hara, and she was transported to a hospital in serious condition.

The Canadian-born actress was known for her six-decade career spanning over 100 roles in television and film. She is best known for her roles as Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek" (which won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe), Kate McCallister in the "Home Alone" movies, and Delia Deetz in both "Beetlejuice" movies. She was in HBO's "The Last of Us" and Apple TV+'s "The Studio," both of which got her Emmy nominations.

She is survived by her husband, Bo Welch; sons, Matthew and Luke; and her siblings. Her "Home Alone" co-star Macaulay Culkin paid tribute on Instagram, saying, "Mama, I thought we had time," alongside photos from the film.

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