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Catherine O'Hara's Cause of Death Revealed

Medical examiner says star died from pulmonary embolism, with cancer the underlying condition

(Newser) - Catherine O'Hara died from a blood clot in the lungs brought on by cancer, according to Los Angeles County officials. The medical examiner's office on Monday listed the 71-year-old actor's immediate cause of death as pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks the flow of blood to...

A Theme Emerges in Catherine O'Hara Tributes

Late comedic actress was an awesome 'movie mom'

(Newser) - In the many tributes being written after the death of Catherine O'Hara , a clear theme has emerged. O'Hara was, as a headline at Slate puts it, "one of the great movie moms." Some snippets:
  • The gut punch: When O'Hara as Kate McCallister in Home Alone
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Culkin on 'Mama' O'Hara: I Thought We Had Time'

Home Alone star pays tribute to late co-star, as do Joe Pesci and Eugene and Dan Levy

(Newser) - Macaulay Culkin is mourning the woman who played his mom for millions. Culkin posted a short, emotional tribute to Catherine O'Hara on Instagram after news broke that the Emmy-winning actor had died at 71. "Mama. I thought we had time," the now-45-year-old child actor wrote online , alongside...

Catherine O'Hara 'Brought Love and Light'

Star was at the top of her game, one colleague says

(Newser) - Colleagues who worked with Catherine O'Hara, the comedian and actress who died Friday at age 71, are paying tribute. They include costars on SCTV, Home Alone, Schitt's Creek, and other projects—and those who just admired her work. Also, fellow Canadians. Remembrances, per the AP , People , and the...

Catherine O'Hara Is Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara
Is Dead at 71
Jan 30, 2026 1:04 PM CST

Catherine O'Hara Is Dead at 71

SCTV alum was known for her roles in Schitt's Creek, Home Alone , Beetlejuice , Christopher Guest films

(Newser) - The Emmy-winning Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has died, reports the AP . She was 71. Per a statement from her CAA agency, the Canadian native died at her Los Angeles home after a "brief illness." O'Hara was also known for her roles in the Home ...

10 TV Shows That Got Folks Talking This Year

The AP picks 10 series that are worth checking out as 2025 winds up

(Newser) - If you'd rather stay in than brave the elements or deal with holiday crowds, this is a great time of year to catch up on 2025's standout television shows. A number of titles got people watching, and also talking. Here, in no particular order, are 10 shows that...

Beetlejuice's Return Fails to Live Up to the Hype
Beetlejuice's Return
Fails to Live Up to the Hype
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Sep 6, 2024 10:42 AM CDT

Beetlejuice's Return Fails to Live Up to the Hype

Michael Keaton is great, as are most cast members, but something's missing, critics say

(Newser) - If you haven't seen Tim Burton's Beetlejuice of 1988, go back and watch it because critics say it's significantly better than Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice of 2024, with a 68% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes . Returning are Michael Keaton as the wild-haired titular demon and Winona Ryder...

Catherine O'Hara Reminds Us Why She's a Treasure

Clip of re-creation of iconic 'Home Alone 2' scene has been viewed 3.7M times

(Newser) - It's December, which means Home Alone and its sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, are playing on TV screens around the country. On other screens, you can now find a perfect tribute to the classic Christmas films. In a viral clip spreading on TikTok and Twitter, actress...

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