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Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara

Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara

Summary

Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," passed away at her home in Los Angeles at age 71 following a brief illness. Many colleagues and public figures have shared tributes to her life and work.

Key Facts

  • Catherine O’Hara was a Canadian actress born in Toronto.
  • She died at 71 in Los Angeles after a brief illness.
  • O'Hara starred in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek."
  • She began her career in the 1970s at The Second City theatre.
  • Her role as Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek" won her an Emmy in 2020.
  • Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, and Macaulay Culkin shared tributes to her.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid their respects.

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