Friday, January 30, 2026

Actress Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71

O'Hara, known for iconic films like "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone," has died.

Posted by qcp at 03:31 PM | 10 COMMENTS | permalink

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Rest in peace to a legend. Catherine O'Hara, 1954-2026

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-- The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) Jan 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM

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Oh no!

I can't believe she passed away!

Catherine OHara was a force! She was an incredible person and fantastic actress.

She was in two of my favorite movies growing up, Beetlejuice and Home Alone. I had them on VHS and would watch them both at least once a week.

I also recently learned she was the voice of Sally in A Nightmare Before Christmas.

What a remarkable experience getting to watch her in all her movies and shows growing up.

Best in Show, Tales from the Crypt, Schitt's creek, the Studio.

Thank you Catherine for filling my life and the life of others with humor and joy.

Rest in Peace.

#1 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-01-30 01:58 PM

#1 Very well said.

She great actress and from what I understand a better person. Rest in Peace.

#2 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2026-01-30 02:27 PM

Funny, I think of late nights and SCTV.

#3 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-01-30 04:12 PM

She was part of the Second City road company I got to see in KC when I was 18.
Always made me laugh.
Her work with Christopher Guest? Chef's kiss.

#4 | Posted by morris at 2026-01-30 06:29 PM

Second City Television is on the air!

#5 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-30 07:12 PM

I first saw her on SCTV, where John candy, Rick Moranis, and Eugene Levy got their starts. She was brilliant. Her parodies of people like Brooke Shields were priceless.

#6 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-01-31 02:44 AM

Terrific talent coming out of that remarkable wellspring at Second City. RIP.

#7 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-01-31 07:38 AM

A comedy genius. RIP.

#8 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-01-31 08:21 AM

Catherine was a big part of growing up in Canada as a Kid.Watching SCTV and Beachcombers in my buddy's basement as kids are fond memories.We still got Eugene Levy though!

#9 | Posted by Scotty at 2026-01-31 11:30 AM

SCTV was popular in the US, but many Americans were unfamiliar with the old Canadian TV show Beachcombers.

#10 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-31 02:48 PM

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