Catherine O’Hara Dies: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ & ‘Home Alone’ Favorite Was 71

Catherine O’Hara, star of Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone, and the recent Emmy hit, The Studio, has died at 71.

O’Hara’s death was confirmed by TMZ, although no cause of death was given at this time. She’s been largely absent in recent months despite The Studio‘s awards success in late 2025 and early 2026. As mentioned above, O’Hara was best known for her roles in shows like Schitt’s Creek, the Home Alone films in which she played Macaulay Culkin‘s mother, and most recently on The Studio.