Catherine O’Hara’s Cosmic Spark: Why Macaulay Culkin, Michael Keaton & Pedro Pascal Say She Was a Rare Star in a Galaxy of Giants
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Isn’t it wild how the cosmos occasionally throws us curveballs that even Mercury in retrograde can’t fully explain? On this somber Friday, Hollywood’s shining lights dimmed a bit as we said goodbye to the incomparable Catherine O’Hara, who passed away at 71 after a brief illness. You know, O’Hara wasn’t just another actress; she was a comedic force of nature—like some celestial mix of star and storm—who gifted us unforgettable characters in Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, and the Home Alone series. Her blend of sharp wit and heart left mark on generations, sparking laughter the way a perfect lunar eclipse mesmerizes the night sky. And now, as the universe shifts, her co-stars and fans alike are pouring out tributes that read like constellations of love and loss. How do you measure a light that bright? Let’s dive into the stories and the shining memories left behind. LEARN MORE
Hollywood is grieving the loss of Catherine O’Hara.
O’Hara died Friday at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. She was 71.
The actress and two-time Emmy winner was beloved for her roles in Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, (and the sequel), Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and The Studio.
Following the news of her death, many of her co-stars and more of Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute.
Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the Home Alone films, shared an emotional post on Instagram. “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say,” he wrote. “I love you. I’ll see you later.”
Mike Myers also paid tribute. “It is a very sad day for comedy and for Canada. She was one of the greatest comedy artists in history, an inspiration for millions and above all a very elegant lady. Sending much love and condolences to her family,” Myers told THR.
Beetlejuice himself, Michael Keaton, shared a tribute on Instagram. “We go back before the first Beetlejuice. She’s been my pretend wife, my pretend nemesis and my real life, true friend,” he wrote. “This one hurts. Man am I gonna miss her. Thinking about Beau as well.”
Pedro Pascal, who she worked alongside in The Last of Us, shared a tribute on Instagram with a photo of the pair on set. “Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always,” he wrote followed by a heart. “The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara”
Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center, said in a statement that “Catherine O’Hara was one of the rare performers who could disappear completely into a character and somehow make that character unforgettable. She shaped what comedy acting could be – blending precision, humanity and originality in a way that felt effortless but was anything but. Her work will continue to inspire generations of performers and audiences.”
See the tributes, below.
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