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bmichaelh

(1,131 posts) Fri Jan 30, 2026, 01:29 PM Jan 30

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Source: Variety

Catherine O’Hara, a veteran actor who starred in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Best in Show,” has died, her manager confirmed to Variety. She was 71.

Read more: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/catherine-ohara-dead-schitts-creek-home-alone-1236646029/

I became a fan when she and others were on SCTV.

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Catherine O'Hara has passed at 71 [View all] bmichaelh Jan 30 OP

Very sad. Loved her in the Christopher Guest mockumentaries. NewHendoLib Jan 30 #1

I saw a "Mighty Wind", I think it was called, this year. Very funny. applegrove Jan 30 #10

Dang, gone too soon. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 30 #2

This is sad news, she will be missed JoseBalow Jan 30 #3

I loved her roles. kimbutgar Jan 30 #4

This one hurts n/t BaronChocula Jan 30 #5

That's sad news. Alliepoo Jan 30 #6

Really sad news. She has a huge fan base, myself included. Greybnk48 Jan 30 #7

So sad. She was at the height of her career and beloved. applegrove Jan 30 #8

Sad. Great actresss, neat person. twodogsbarking Jan 30 #9

A long time ago, she produced an audio book of Irish folk tales. Aristus Jan 30 #12

This is terrible news. LisaM Jan 30 #13

Noooooooooo!!!! Gaytano70 Jan 30 #14

I loved her! (Rest in Peace) QueerDuck Jan 30 #15

After an alert to the hosts, locking. Emile Jan 30 #16