Catherine O’Hara, the legendary actor recognized for her roles in tv and movie like Schitt’s Creek, the Residence Alone movies, the second season of The Last of Us, and far, rather more, has handed away on the age of 71. TMZ studies that she died earlier at the moment, January 30, although the reason for dying is presently unconfirmed.
O’Hara’s dying got here as a little bit of a shock, as she had been protecting busy in recent times, showing within the second season of The Final of Us as Gail, an unique character for the live-action sequence. Pedro Pascal, who performs Joel within the present, was one of many first of her co-stars to publicly pay tribute after O’Hara’s passing, sharing a stunning picture and calling the comedian star a “genius” who he was grateful to be close to.
Since her storied profession spanned many years, O’Hara’s followers have many touchstones to assume again on, whether or not that be her presence on the beloved Canadian sketch comedy present SCTV early in her profession or a few of her voice appearing roles, similar to Sally from The Nightmare Earlier than Christmas. When information broke, followers instantly began flooding the web with tributes, condolences, and jokes about how the unsuitable Residence Alone 2 star died.
RIP to probably the most iconic on-screen Mother of all time, Christmas received’t be the identical realizing Catherine O’Hara isn’t out on the lookout for Kevin. pic.twitter.com/eTqw5CBJOX
— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) January 30, 2026
some individuals shouldn’t be in a position to die!!!!!! https://t.co/z1Lo5UOjPv
— kelsey weekman (@kelsaywhat) January 30, 2026
Probably the greatest actors of her era. Simply top-of-the-line comedians of all time. As a lot Catherine O’Hara as we bought, it was nowhere close to sufficient. https://t.co/tU7XI7lBDE
— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) January 30, 2026
the day-o scene from beetlejuice might be probably the most iconic scenes in cinematic historical past due to catherine o’hara’s unimaginable comedic timing and bodily comedy. what an enormous loss it’s to listen to of her passing, rip to an icon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VoSxPgofF8
— ⟡mich⟡ (@classiccinemich) January 30, 2026
Catherine O’Hara turned in simply one of many biggest comedic tv performances as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek. Tv is a greater artwork type for her having appeared on it. We’re higher for having witnessed her craft. pic.twitter.com/J4jnuova5K
— bobbi loves vampires ❤️ (@hiimbobbi) January 30, 2026
Catherine O’Hara died at the moment and individuals are nonetheless speaking about Donald Trump. That’s what’s unsuitable with our world! pic.twitter.com/rgbBFgyzEK
— DOGSRULE (@Jeffreyaasen5) January 30, 2026
catherine o’hara is lifeless at 71 and but that man nonetheless fucking lives pic.twitter.com/ZQKjyws7PI
— titlor swift (@GAYLANDTOO) January 30, 2026
catherine o’hara please say sike proper now pic.twitter.com/LabEfzJcVh
— sammy (@biglittlerivera) January 30, 2026
O’Hara is survived by two kids and her husband, director Bo Welch. I depart you with a roundup of a few of her greatest moments as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek.
