Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71 After Brief Illness

TLDR:

Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian actress known for roles in "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice" and "Schitt’s Creek," died on January 30, 2026, at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, according to statements from her representatives and multiple news reports. She was 71 years old at the time of her death, and her net worth was estimated at $10 million.

Catherine O’Hara passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 71. Her death occurred at her home in Los Angeles.

The actress’s agency, CAA, issued a statement confirming the event.

TMZ reported the news first, with two sources providing direct knowledge of the situation.

O’Hara’s manager also verified the details to outlets, including People and Variety.

The cause stemmed from a brief illness, though specifics remain undisclosed.

"The actress died Friday ‘at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness,’" according to the CAA statement.

O’Hara, born on March 4, 1954, in Toronto, leaves behind her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke.

Her family plans a private celebration of her life.

At the time of her death, O’Hara’s net worth stood at $10 million, based on public records and data from her career in acting, writing and comedy.