Hollywood is mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actress and comedy legend best known for her roles in Alone at home, Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek.
O’Hara died in Los Angeles on Friday, January 30 at the age of 71 after “a brief illness,” according to her representative.
In an obituary shared by her representative, O’Hara’s family announced that they will honor her legacy with “a private celebration of life.”
The decision reflects the family’s desire to mourn and memorialize her away from the public spotlight.
But fans and colleagues continue to pay tribute around the world.
Macaulay Culkin, Paul Pescal, Michael Keaton, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Dan Levy wrote emotional notes after news of her passing spread.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, first responders were called to O’Hara’s home around 4:48 a.m. on Jan. 30 after reports of difficulty breathing.
She was taken to hospital in serious condition but later died.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, production designer Bo Welch, and their two grown sons, Luke and Matthew.
