Photo Gallery: Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara dead at 71

By Canadian Press on January 30, 2026.

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” — died Friday at 71.

Her management confirmed O’Hara’s death but didn’t offer any further details.

O’Hara got her start at Second City Toronto, working as a waitress, before joining the sketch comedy company’s cast and eventually the television adaptation, “SCTV.” She was awarded the Order of Canada in 2018.

Here is a look back at some moments in the Canadian comedy giant’s career, in photos.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published January 30, 2026.

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