Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy Award-winning actress celebrated for her roles in iconic comedies such as "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek," died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 71. Her agency, CAA, confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, stating that O'Hara passed away "following a brief illness."
O'Hara's career spanned decades, marked by memorable performances that defined moments in Hollywood comedy. Born in Canada, she began her career at Toronto's Second City Theater, where she contributed to the sketch comedy show "SCTV." According to her agency, she won an Emmy Award for her writing on the show and received four other nominations.
O'Hara's most famous film roles included Delia Deetz in "Beetlejuice" and its sequel, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," and Kate McAllister in "Home Alone" and "Home Alone II: Lost in New York." More recently, she garnered acclaim for her portrayal of Moira Rose in the comedy series "Schitt's Creek," a role that saw her play a grandiose actress blissfully detached from reality, according to ABC News.
Fox News noted that O'Hara's career included scene-stealing performances as the exasperated yet endearing mother in the blockbuster "Home Alone" films. Her manager confirmed the news of her death, though details surrounding the circumstances were not immediately available, ABC News reported.
A private celebration of life will be held by her family, according to the statement from CAA. O'Hara's extensive career included more than 100 roles across television and film.
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