Amanda Holden, Millie Gibson, and more celebs paid tribute last night (Friday, January 30) following the sad death of legendary actor Catherine O’Hara.
O’Hara, best known for her roles in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and Beetlejuice, sadly passed away aged 71 yesterday.
Catherine has sadly died (Credit: CoverImages.com)
Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71
It was announced yesterday evening that Catherine had sadly passed away. The Canadian actor, whose career spanned over five decades, leaves behind her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke.
Her agency, Creative Arts Agency, announced the news, stating she’d passed away after a “brief illness”. Her cause of death has yet to be announced.
Her agency paid tribute to her on Instagram later, sharing several pictures of her from her long and distinguished career.
“‘A true comic genius, a true artist, and a wonderful human being.’ —Martin Scorsese. ‘The funniest person I’d ever had the pleasure of watching on screen.’—Seth Rogen. ‘One of the comic giants of our age.’ —Christopher Guest. Catherine O’Hara was all of those things. She was also a dear friend and client. In the words of her agent Toni Howard, ‘it was pure joy to represent Catherine for 35 years!’” they wrote.
“From her start on SCTV to her performances in films such as Home Alone and Beetlejuice, to her Emmy-winning role on Schitt’s Creek and her recent appearances on The Studio, she brought her trademark wit, energy, and exceptional comedic talent to everything she did. She will be deeply missed.”
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