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Catherine O'Hara is honored by colleagues as Hollywood mourns.
Summary
Catherine O'Hara, 71, died at home on January 30 after an unspecified illness, and colleagues including Michael Keaton, Tim Burton and others have shared tributes.
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Catherine O'Hara, a Canadian-born actor and comedian, has died at age 71. Her agency confirmed she passed away at home on Friday, January 30 after an unspecified illness. The entertainment community has responded with widespread tributes from colleagues, co-stars and directors. O'Hara's career spanned sketch comedy, film and television, and included work that earned both acclaim and awards.
Known details:
- Her agency confirmed she died at home on January 30 and she was 71, with reports noting an unspecified illness.
- Tributes were posted by colleagues and collaborators such as Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, Macaulay Culkin, Pedro Pascal, Paul Walter Hauser, Ike Barinholtz, and Martin Scorsese.
- O'Hara began in Toronto's comedy scene with The Second City and SCTV, and she won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for SCTV.
- Her notable screen roles included Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Nightmare Before Christmas, Schitt's Creek, and appearances in other television projects.
Summary:
Catherine O'Hara's passing has prompted widespread reflection on a long and varied career in comedy and film, with peers noting her range and generosity. Undetermined at this time.
