Catherine O’Hara has passed away at the age of 71 on January 30. Shortly after TMZ reported the news, the Beetlejuice star’s manager confirmed her passing to People. O’Hara’s most recent onscreen appearance was as a guest star in the documentary John Candy: I Like Me, and her last major acting performance came in The Last of Us Season 2.
As of writing, the details behind the cause of death remain undisclosed. But it’s important to note that the actor was no stranger to health struggles throughout her life, and in 2025, the Home Alone star revealed that she contracted COVID during her stint in Apple’s The Studio (via Variety).
Catherine O’Hara Had a History of Health Issues
Catherine O’Hara was born with a rare genetic condition called situs inversus, in which her heart and major organs were mirrored from their usual positions. But it’s important to note that the condition did not affect her daily life, as the Schitt’s Creek star continued to push through her career regardless..
In addition, she contracted COVID during her work on The Studio but kept it private and continued filming despite the illness. Her manager revealed that she passed away shortly after a “brief illness,” making her loss all the more tragic given the Beetlejuice star’s resilience throughout her life.
Given her stature in the realm of pop culture, the void left by the two-time Primetime Emmy winner will be deeply felt across the showbiz.
O’Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and two sons, Matthew and Luke.
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