Home Alone, Catherine O'Hara and Schitt's Creek
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Many people will know the late Catherine O'Hara best for her role in Home Alone, but lots were surprised to learn how old she was when filming it.
John Heard as Peter McCallister in 1990's 'Home Alone'; John Heard attends the opening night premiere of 'After the Reality' during the 17th annual Newport Beach Film Festival at Lido Live Theater in Newport Beach, Calif., on April 21, 2016. Moviestore/Shutterstock; Michael Boardman/Getty
On Friday, January 30, 2026, multiple sources reported actress Catherine O'Hara died in Los Angeles, California. She was 71-years-old and leaves behind two sons as well as her husband, Bo Welch. Throughout her decades-long career,
Legendary actor Catherine O’Hara died at 71 on Friday, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Known for her roles in iconic film classics like “Home Alone,” “Beetlejuice” and “Best in Show,” the beloved star was also a scene-stealer in a number of television shows,
The Canadian actress’s career spanned decades and genres, including memorable roles in “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek.”