Macaulay Culkin Pays Emotional Tribute to ‘Home Alone’ Mom Catherine O’Hara

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Macaulay Culkin and many others shared their sadness online after the passing of Catherine O’Hara, his co-star from Home Alone. The celebrated actress died Friday at her Los Angeles home after a short illness, according to her agency. O’Hara was known for her work in films like Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and the TV series Schitt’s Creek, enjoying a successful five-decade career.

Macaulay Culkin posted a touching message on Instagram after the passing of the actress who played his mother in the Home Alone movies. He wrote, “Mama. I thought we had more time. I wanted to spend more time with you, just sitting and talking. I heard you, but I still had so much to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.” The post quickly received an outpouring of support and memories from fans who admired her work.

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Many fellow actors and coworkers expressed their sadness, emphasizing how much she meant to them. Dan Levy, her co-star on Schitt’s Creek, described her talent as a true gift, saying it was wonderful to have worked alongside her for so long.

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Pedro Pascal, a co-star of Anna O’Hara’s on HBO’s The Last of Us, shared a photo of them together from the set. He wrote a heartfelt message expressing his gratitude and sadness, saying he felt lucky to have known her and that the world feels dimmer without her. He vowed to always remember her.

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Seth Rogen, a former colleague of Catherine O’Hara on the Apple TV+ series The Studio, shared how much she influenced him. He recalled telling her upon their first meeting that she was the funniest person he’d ever seen perform. Her talent motivated him to make their show worthy of her involvement, and he expressed deep sadness at her passing, calling the news ‘devastating’.

O’Hara continued working steadily throughout her career, receiving praise and an Emmy nomination for her performance as Patty Leigh in The Studio. More recently, she appeared as Gail, a perceptive psychotherapist, in the second season of HBO’s The Last of Us, and reprised her beloved role as Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. She also lent her voice to the character Pinktail in the upcoming 2025 animated film, The Wild Robot.

Catherine O’Hara is remembered by her husband, Bo Welch, a production designer, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke. She leaves behind a wonderful career, especially her work on SCTV and alongside Eugene Levy, and a wealth of performances that delighted people all over the world.

Many fans will always remember O’Hara because of Macaulay Culkin’s memorable scenes in Home Alone. Culkin’s heartfelt message highlights how talented she was and how much she was appreciated by those who knew her best.

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2026-01-31 11:45