Catherine O’Hara Passes Away: Home Alone’s Macaulay Culkin, Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy Share Heartfelt Tributes

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Beloved actress Catherine O’Hara, known for her memorable roles in films like Home Alone and the TV series Schitt’s Creek, has passed away. According to Page Six, she was taken to a Los Angeles hospital in serious condition and died on January 30th. Firefighters responded to a call at her home in Brentwood at 4:48 a.m. on Friday.

All we know about the passing of Catherine O’Hara

Catherine O’Hara’s agency, Creative Artists Agency, announced she died after a short illness, but didn’t share specific details. She had a rare condition called Situs inversus, which meant her heart was on the right side of her body instead of the left. After her death, many former colleagues and friends in the entertainment industry used social media to share their sadness and celebrate her life and work.

Tributes for Catherine O’Hara

Oh my gosh, my heart is shattered. Macaulay Culkin, my Kevin McCallister, posted the most heartbreaking message about Catherine O’Hara, our beloved Aunt Kate! He shared some photos and wrote like he was talking directly to her, saying he thought they had more time together. He said he just wanted to sit with her and that he had so much left to say… it’s just… ugh. He finished with ‘I love you. I’ll see you later.’ I’m literally crying. It’s like he’s speaking to his own mom, and it’s just… everything. It’s so raw and beautiful and devastating all at once.

Dan Levy, who played her son on Schitt’s Creek, shared a touching tribute to Catherine O’Hara, noting it was a joy to work alongside her for years. He emphasized that, after fifty years of collaborating with his own father, O’Hara felt like family even before she played his mother on the show.

He said it’s difficult to picture life without her and that he’ll always treasure the funny moments they shared. He also expressed his sympathy to the actress’s husband and their three sons, Bo, Matthew, and Luke.

Seth Rogen, who worked with her on ‘The Studio,’ said it was a real honor to work with her. He described her as funny, kind, insightful, and generous, explaining that she inspired him to make their show the best it could be. He called her death devastating and said everyone was fortunate to have known her.

More heartfelt messages continued to pour in from the cast and crew of The Last of Us, praising her talent. One post included a photo of them together on set and read, “I’m forever thankful. The world feels a little dimmer without you, but I’ll always cherish you.”

Bryan Cranston, known for Breaking Bad, expressed his deep sadness, while Michael Bublé shared his heartbreak. Similar messages of grief came from celebrities and fans around the world.

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