Schitt’s Creek star no more! Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara dies at 71
Los Angeles/IBNS: Canadian-born actress Catherine O’Hara, beloved for her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek and iconic performances in films like Home Alone and Beetlejuice, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, her manager and agency confirmed, media reports said.
O'Hara, who is also popular for her role in Home Alone, died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday, BBC reported quoting her agent.
She had very recently featured in Emmy Award winning comedy show The Studio and HBO's The Last of Us.
About her career in detail
Catherine O’Hara is a celebrated Canadian-American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her razor-sharp comic timing and unforgettable characters.
She rose to fame as part of the legendary sketch troupe SCTV, where her improvisational brilliance earned critical acclaim and multiple awards.
O’Hara became a pop-culture icon playing the hilariously chaotic mother in Home Alone and later won widespread praise for her role as the flamboyant, wig-loving Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, which earned her an Emmy Award.
With a career spanning film, television, and voice acting, she is admired for seamlessly blending absurd humor with emotional depth, making her one of the most respected comedic performers of her generation.
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