What Happened to Catherine O’Hara? Exploring the Circumstances Surrounding Her Passing
The cause of death for Catherine O’Hara has been officially confirmed.
According to the death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department, the beloved actress, known for her roles in Schitt’s Creek, SCTV, and Home Alone, died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as the underlying cause, as reported by TMZ.
O’Hara passed away in Los Angeles on January 30, following a brief illness. She was 71 years old.
Her remarkable career began with the ensemble cast of SCTV, leading to acclaim in films such as Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind, and the Emmy Award-winning series Schitt’s Creek, which showcased her talent in a heartfelt return to television.
Most recently, O’Hara reprised her role as Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and appeared in the critically praised HBO Max series The Last of Us and the hit comedy The Studio from Point Grey Pictures for Apple TV. For her work in both series, she received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
