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Macaulay Culkin Honors on-Screen Mom Catherine O’Hara: ‘I Thought We Had Time’

Catherine O'Hara, 71, celebrated for iconic roles and Canadian ambassadorship, died after a brief illness, prompting heartfelt tributes from stars and fans worldwide.

  • On Friday, two-time Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, 71, died at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness, known for Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice, Home Alone and The Studio.
  • Across Hollywood and Canada, posts poured in after the announcement, with tributes flooding social media from fellow Canadians and others. O'Hara, originally from Toronto, died on Friday.
  • Macaulay Culkin posted a heartfelt tribute, writing `Mama. I wanted more`, while Michael Bublé, Pedro Pascal, and Justin Theroux shared personal remembrances.
  • The exact cause of death has not been disclosed, and family and fans mourn O'Hara’s cross-generational impact on Canadian storytelling.
  • Justin Trudeau, former Prime Minister of Canada, called her a beloved Canadian icon who brought comedy and heart to audiences, highlighting her influence and legacy.
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Tributes to Catherine O’Hara keep coming: “Sad day for everyone who loves to laugh”

Tributes continued to pour in for Canadian comedy giant Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday at 71.

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By LEANNE ITALIE and MARK THIESSEN The death of Catherine O’Hara at age 71 prompted an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends over the decades. O’Hara, whose legendary comedic talents were showcased in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice,” and more, died Friday in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Macaulay Culkin “Mom. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I listened to you. But I had s…

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The death of Catherine O’Hara, at age 71, prompted an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends spanning decades. O’Hara, whose legendary comedic talent shone in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice,” and many other productions, passed away Friday in Los Angeles after a brief illness.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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