Los Angeles, California – Hollywood star Catherine O’Hara has passed away at the age of 71.
The beloved comedic actor died on Friday, according to TMZ, but a cause of death has not been revealed.
O’Hara, who was born in Canada, had an extensive filmography, with notable roles in movies like Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Best in Show.
She added another iconic role to her resumé as the eccentric matriarch Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, where she starred alongside Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy for six seasons.
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The role earned her a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for the show’s final season.
Most recently, O’Hara starred in the Apple TV+ comedy The Studio, scoring another Emmy nod for her performance. She also had a guest role in the post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us on HBO.
O’Hara is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and their two children, sons Matthew and Luke.
