Hollywood legend Catherine O’Hara dead at 71 following brief illness

[Paco Dennis]

Catherine O’Hara, who starred in legendary films “Beetlejuice” and “Home Alone” before taking a star turn as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek,” has died. She was 71.

O’Hara’s death was confirmed to CNN by a staff member at the office of her manager Marc Gurvitz. The person declined to provide their name or further details.

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[JustDave]

I always enjoyed her brand of silly humor. She always seemed like she enjoyed playing those characters.

 

[RambleTamble]

I remember her most from her being a cast member of SCTV. Too bad.

 

[WhatInThe]

Sad reminder of how old I really am. And another generation starting to fade away.

RIP

 

[hollydolly]

I don't know who she is..or if she suffered from any long term illness.. but when I saw the report in the media of her death I was struck by how old she looks/ed for her age.

Same age as me.. I'll be 71 in 3 months time.... but she looked much older.

Often in the past I've seen people who age very badly.. and died relatively early, and I've always wondered if the outside of your body, mirrors the inside...

meaning that if your face looks 20 years older than you are, then perhaps your organs have aged in the same way, hence what might seem like an early death !

May she R.I.P

 

[hearlady]

This shocked me! One of my favorites.

 

[moviequeen1]

She was a very talented comedic actress,loved her in movies' Beetle Juice'88, 'Home Alone'90
She is survived by her husband and 2 sons
R.I.P

 

[Tish]

RIP, beautiful, zany lady.

 

[Mike]

R.I.P. Catherine O'Hara.

Mike.

 

[JustBonee]

My favorite movie of all time... Home Alone

….RIP Catherine O'Hara

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_O'Hara



Bboth Catherine O'Hara and John Candy were Canadian actors who gained fame through their work in comedy, particularly with the Second City troupe and on the television show SCTV. They shared a close friendship and collaborated on several projects, including the film "Home Alone."

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[Jules]

This is really sad. Catherine was too young. She’s one of group of actors who spent a lot of time in Ontario cottage country.

My favourite movie was Best of Show. Loved Schitts Creek too.

 

[JustDave]

My favourite movie was Best of Show.

Mine too.

 

[Paco Dennis]

I finished the last episode of "Shixt's Creek" then Misa walks in and says Catherine died today. Synchronicity?

R.I.P.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

May Catherine O’hara rest in peace.
A great Comedy actress

 

[Owlivia]

I first saw her on Second City, lots of other talented people who struck out onto movies and other features. I always liked her. That photo above, does look like she had something seriously ill, very gaunt.

I hope she is resting in peace and that her family and friends will have comfort in her memories.

Catherine O'Hara The Second City

 

[seadoug]

I guess I had a bit of mental telepathy this morning because when I was in the shower I was thinking about how many great singers/actors we have been losing and was dreading hearing about the next one. I was in the gym and saw Catherine O'Hara's death on TV. I was crushed.

She typically chose funny, quirky characters like in Best of Show and Schitt's Creek and she was hilarious. One of my favorite actresses gone too soon. RIP funny lady.