The world of entertainment mourned the loss of the talented Catherine O'Hara, who passed away from a pulmonary embolism, with cancer as the underlying cause. The beloved actress, known for her roles in 'Home Alone', 'Beetlejuice', and the critically acclaimed 'Schitt's Creek', left an indelible mark on the industry. Her passing at the age of 71 on January 30, 2023, shocked and saddened fans and colleagues alike.
O'Hara's death was confirmed by a Los Angeles County death certificate, which listed a pulmonary embolism as the immediate cause and rectal cancer as the long-term cause. Her oncologist, who treated her since March 2022, signed off on the certificate. The actress's passing sparked an outpouring of tributes from her peers, including Meryl Streep, Macaulay Culkin, Michael Keaton, and Seth Rogen.
One of her on-screen partners, Eugene Levy, expressed his grief, stating, 'Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O'Hara for over 50 years.' He cherished their working relationship and their deep friendship.
Alec Baldwin, who starred with O'Hara in 'Beetlejuice', praised her as 'one of the greatest comic talents in the movie business' with a unique quality. O'Hara's recent role in the second season of 'The Last of Us' showcased her versatility, and her co-star Pedro Pascal paid tribute to her, calling her a genius and expressing his eternal gratitude.
A pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening condition where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the lungs, was the immediate cause of O'Hara's death, according to the NHS. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of underlying health conditions.
