Catherine O'Hara, the American actress known for her role as Kevin's mom in the movie 'Home Alone' and the character Moira Rose in the series 'Schitt's Creek', has died at the age of 71. Her manager confirmed the actress's death. She passed away in her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Variety reports this.
O'Hara had a career spanning over five decades. She began her journey on the Canadian sketch show 'Second City Television', which she co-created with Eugene Levy. For this work, the actress received her first Emmy Award and several nominations.
Catherine O'Hara's Death: Career and Iconic Roles
In films, O'Hara is remembered for her roles in the movies 'After Work', 'Beetlejuice', and the two parts of 'Home Alone', where she played the mother of the character Kevin McCallister. She also frequently collaborated with director Christopher Guest, appearing in his mockumentaries:
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'Best in Show'
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'Waiting for Guffman'
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'A Mighty Wind'.
A special place in her filmography is occupied by voice roles in animation, including in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.
Catherine O'Hara's Legacy and Recent Projects
At 60, the actress experienced a career resurgence thanks to her role as Moira Rose in 'Schitt's Creek', for which she won her second Emmy. After that, she appeared in the HBO series 'The Last of Us' and in the Apple TV project 'The Studio'. Among her latest works are the films 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' and 'Argylle'.
Catherine O'Hara was born in Toronto but became a favorite in Los Angeles. In 2021, she was even named an honorary mayor of Brentwood. She is survived by her husband, set designer Bo Welch, two sons, and a large family.
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