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Home Alone's Catherine O'Hara Dies as 'Hamnet' Producer Signs On!

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress best known for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," died Friday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 71 years old. According to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), O'Hara passed away "following a brief illness."

O'Hara's career spanned decades, beginning at Toronto's Second City Theater. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Kevin's mother in the "Home Alone" films and later for her role as the eccentric Moira Rose in the hit television series "Schitt's Creek." In 2020, she won her second career Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "Schitt's Creek," Sky News reported.

CBS News noted that O'Hara is survived by her husband and two children. Her family is planning a private celebration of life.

In related news, Liza Marshall, the producer of the "Hamnet" film adaptation, has acquired the rights to Maggie O'Farrell's upcoming novel "Land," Variety reported. The novel, set in 1865 Ireland, explores themes of separation, colonization, and Irish history through a father-son relationship. Marshall's production company, Hera Pictures, will be developing the project. Sky News also contributed to this report.

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