'Home Alone' actress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara died at her Los Angeles home “following a brief illness,” according to her agency, CAA

Published: January 30, 2026 2:33pm

"Home Alone" actress Catherine O'Hara, who played Kate McCallister in the movie, died at 71.

O'Hara died at her Los Angeles home “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, CAA, The Hill reported.

The Canadian-born actress is also known for “Beetlejuice,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and “Best in Show,” along with the series “Schitt’s Creek.”

O'Hara won two Emmys, a Golden Globe, American and Canadian Comedy Awards, and two SAG Awards during her career.

She is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and sons Matthew and Luke.

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