• Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
• She was widely known for her iconic roles in 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Home Alone,' and 'Beetlejuice.'
• O'Hara's portrayal of Moira Rose earned her an Emmy Award in 2020.
• She began her career in Toronto's Second City theater before rising to fame in the U.S.
• Tributes from colleagues and fans highlight her immense impact on comedy.

Actor Catherine O'Hara, celebrated for her outstanding performances in productions like “Schitt's Creek” and “Home Alone,” has passed away at the age of 71. Her management agency confirmed her death, stating it followed a brief illness at her home in Los Angeles, according to CBS News and Reuters.

O'Hara was born in 1954 in Toronto, Canada, and rose to prominence through her work at the Second City theater and later as a cast member of the influential sketch show SCTV. She is best known for her roles in “Beetlejuice,” portraying Delia Deetz, and as Kate McCallister in the holiday classic “Home Alone,” which garnered her global recognition in 1990. Her character's iconic scream of "Kevin!" has become a staple in film history, according to Le Monde and Channel News Asia.

Catherine O'Hara's remarkable comedic talents culminated in her Emmy Award-winning role as Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek,” which she described as a chance to portray “a woman of a certain age - my age - who gets to fully be her ridiculous self.” The show was a significant success, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to BBC and Le Monde.