Catherine O’Hara: Beloved Comedy Icon Passed Away at 71
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Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian comedian celebrated for SCTV, Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt’s Creek, died at 71 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. An Emmy winner for both SCTV and Schitt’s Creek, she also earned Golden Globes and SAG honors and was awarded Canada’s Order of Canada; she is survived by husband Bo Welch and sons Matthew and Luke.
- Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71 The New York Times
- In pictures: Catherine O’Hara’s memorable roles CNN
- Macaulay Culkin mourns 'Home Alone' mom Catherine O'Hara with heartfelt message Fox News
- Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ Star, Dies at 71 Variety
- Catherine O’Hara – a life in pictures The Guardian
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