Catherine O’Hara, well known as Kate McCallister, the Canadian-American actress, comedian, and screenwriter, passed away at the age of 71 after a brief illness. Fans flooded Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) with tributes and condolences to the family members.
“Our Kate is No More”: Fans Reacted to Beloved Star’s Death
Catherine Anne O’Hara gave us 50 years of her memorable career before bidding us a final goodbye. She started her career in sketch and improvisational comedy in both films and television before taking on huge acting roles.
Her first sketch comedy series was Second City Television in the years 1976-1984, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award. She worked in some of the highest-grossing films, such as After Hours in 1985, Heartburn in 1986, Beetlejuice in 1988, Home Alone in 1990, and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in 1992.
Over five decades, she became known for her remarkable versatility, from comedy to deeply human performances. O’Hara gained much praise for her role as Moira Rose in the famous sitcom Schitt’s Creek, which aired from 2015 to 2020, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
Her character in Temple Grandin earned her an Emmy nomination. Her impeccable timing, facial expression and balance while delivering made her one of the most respected actresses of her generation.
Passing and Tributes
Catherine passed away at her Los Angeles home following a brief illness, the news was shared by her agency, Creative Artists Agency. She has mentioned before in an interview that she has a rare condition called dextrocardia, a condition where her heart and organs are on the wrong side of her body. Many colleagues paid tribute to a great actress and a human being. Schitt’s Creek co-star Macaulay Culkin posted heartfelt memories and said how badly the news hit him. Pedro Pascal, Ron Howard and Seth Rogen also said how she chose to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
A Beautiful Soul Left Us
Bringing a smile to everyone’s face, Catherine left her family behind with her memories and love. Her journey from a sketch comedy artist to a mainstream sitcom icon shows her talent and love for art. Her husband, Bo Welch and their two sons have lost the closest person in their life and it can be felt deeply across the entertainment industry and audiences worldwide.
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