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'Home Alone' was one of Catherine O'Hara's most beloved movies—Tour the home
The Winnetka house linked to 'Home Alone' draws about 100 visitors daily each holiday season, keeping Catherine O'Hara's cultural impact alive after her death.
- On Friday, January 30, 2026, multiple sources reported Catherine O'Hara, the acclaimed actress, died in Los Angeles, California, at age 71, leaving behind her husband Bo Welch and two sons.
- Nestled in Winnetka, the Georgian Colonial residence serves as a local landmark in the north Chicago suburb and is widely recognized as the McCallister family's home, with its exterior still visible to fans and local visitors.
- We couldn't really shoot in their house, production designer John Muto said, noting the film crew also struggled to access the real Winnetka house, so interiors were built in an old gymnasium.
- Come the holidays, about 100 people a day visit the house to reenact Kevin's scenes, and Catherine O'Hara's role in Home Alone ensures her presence endures in holiday traditions and public tributes.
- When the home was most recently listed in 2024 for $5.5 million, listing photos showed a modern makeover, and the 16-room home spans 9,126 square feet.
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