Hollywood actress, Catherine O’Hara, popularly known for her roles in ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’, has died at the age of 71.
O’Hara’s agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed her demise in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, the thespian died at her home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood area, but the cause of death was not disclosed.
O’Hara, a Canadian native, began her career in improvisational comedy and enjoyed a decades-long career spanning film, television and stage.
She rose to global prominence as the frantic but devoted mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character in the first two Home Alone films.
She later earned critical acclaim and a new generation of fans for her portrayal of Moira Rose in the Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, a role she played across 80 episodes.
Her film credits include Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and several other projects that established her as one of comedy’s most distinctive performers.
O’Hara is survived by her family and leaves behind a lasting legacy in comedy and popular culture.
