Catherine O’Hara Personal Life Snapshot; Actress Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71.

Who really is Catherine O’Hara?

Apart from the Hollywood Actress life, Catherine O’Hara is a deeply private individual known for placing family, friendship, and long-standing creative relationships at the centre of her life. Born in Canada, she has remained closely connected to her roots while building a global career. She is married to production designer Bo Welch and is a devoted mother to their two sons, Matthew and Luke.

Beyond her professional brilliance, O’Hara is widely cherished by colleagues for her kindness, humility, loyalty, and generosity of spirit—qualities that have earned her lifelong friendships across generations of artists.



There are performers who make us laugh and then there is Catherine O’Hara, who makes us feel seen.

Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71.

Through decades of unforgettable roles, she has brought love, light, and whipsmart compassion to every eccentric, flawed, and fiercely human character she has portrayed. From the surreal charm of Beetlejuice to the heart-tugging warmth of Home Alone, and the iconic brilliance of Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, Catherine O’Hara didn’t just play characters; she gave them soul.

Those who have worked beside her speak not only of her genius but of her grace. She is remembered in dressing rooms, on sound stages, and behind the scenes as a collaborator who uplifted everyone around her. A true friend. A quiet mentor. A rare spirit.

Her legacy lives not only in awards and applause, but in the way her work continues to connect generations: parents and children laughing together, fans finding comfort, artists finding inspiration.

Catherine O’Hara remains a reminder that comedy can be elegant, compassionate, fearless, and deeply human; all at once.

And for audiences around the world, she was always more than an actress, she was family.

-That clip from movie Home Alone when she just remembered Kevin (Macauley Culkin)

Today, Catherine O’Hara is widely regarded as a beloved cultural icon whose influence transcends generations. Her work continues to inspire performers, writers, and audiences alike, serving as a reminder that comedy, at its best, is both entertaining and profoundly revealing of the human experience.

On Friday, 30th January, 2026, she passed away in Los Angeles at the hospital after an emergency; her manager confirmed. Catherine O’Hara remains a testament to the power of originality, longevity, and artistic courage.

Until her death, she was among the most respected figures in global arts and entertainment.



 Filmography Highlights

Notable Films

  • Beetlejuice (1988) — Delia Deetz

  • Home Alone (1990) — Kate McCallister

  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) — Kate McCallister

  • A Mighty Wind (2003) — Mickey Crabbe

  • For Your Consideration (2006) — Marilyn Hack

Television

  • SCTV (1976–1984) — Various Characters

  • Schitt’s Creek (2015–2020) — Moira Rose

Voice Acting

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — Sally / Shock

  • Over the Hedge (2006) — Penny


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