Legendary actress Catherine O’Hara, known for Home Alone and Beetlejuice, dies at 71
Kevin’s mom from Home Alone has passed away (film still)
Legendary Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in Home Alone and the series Schitt’s Creek, passed away on Friday. She was 71 years old, TMZ reports.
What is known about Catherine O’Hara’s death
According to media reports, the actress’s death was confirmed by two sources with knowledge of the matter.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Catherine O’Hara has died (scene from the film)
Catherine O’Hara’s career
O’Hara gained widespread fame for her role as Kevin’s mother in the first two Home Alone films alongside Macaulay Culkin. She also played Moira Rose in 80 episodes of the comedy series Schitt’s Creek.
For her acting, she won an Emmy Award in 2020 and received additional nominations for other roles.
Other notable projects in her filmography include the comedies Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, as well as the film Beetlejuice. O’Hara also appeared in the Apple TV+ series The Studio.
Catherine O’Hara’s career (scene from the film)
Biography of the Home Alone star
Catherine was born and raised in Toronto, the sixth of seven children. She met her future husband, production designer Bo Welch, on the set of Beetlejuice in 1988. The couple married in 1992 and raised two sons, Matthew and Luke.
