Catherine O’Hara, Beloved Actress and Comedy Icon, Dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara, Beloved Actress and Comedy Icon, Dies at 71

Catherine Anne O’Hara, the award-winning Canadian actress and comedian known for her unforgettable roles in film and television, has died at the age of 71. Her passing was confirmed on January 30, 2026, after a brief illness, according to her representatives.

According to multiple reports, O’Hara was at her home in Los Angeles when she experienced sudden health issues in the early morning hours of January 30. Emergency services were called after she had difficulty breathing, and she was transported to a hospital, where she later died following a brief illness. Further details about the exact cause of death have not yet been publicly confirmed.