Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71

Legendary Canadian Actress Catherine O'Hara Passes Away at 71

According to a TMZ report, Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, born in Toronto, died yesterday at the age of 71. Authorities have not yet released the cause of death. O'Hara had a career spanning four decades, becoming a household name through roles in Home Alone and its sequel, where she played Macaulay Culkin's mother. Her film roles also include Beetlejuice and After Hours, and she appeared in television shows such as Schitt's Creek. More recently, she received an Emmy nomination for her work on The Studio with Seth Rogen. O'Hara began her career in theater and gained recognition at Second City TV. She also voiced characters in animated productions, including Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas. She was married to Bo Welch and is survived by two children.

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