Catherine O’Hara, the talented actress behind iconic roles like Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” and Kate McCallister in “Home Alone”, has passed away at 71. Her manager confirmed she died on January 30, 2026, after a brief illness. O’Hara’s career spanned over five decades, with notable roles in “Beetlejuice”, “Best in Show”, and “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. She won an Emmy for her performance in “Schitt’s Creek” and was known for her versatility and comedic genius.
Tributes have poured in from her “Schitt’s Creek” co-star Dan Levy, who called her “family”, and Macaulay Culkin, who remembered her as “Mama”. Other notable figures like Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal, and Seth Rogen have also shared their condolences.
