Catherine O’Hara Passes Away at 71,Macaulay Culkin and Dan Levy Share Emotional Tributes

Los Angeles | 31 January 2026 Veteran Hollywood actor Catherine O’Hara passed away on January 30 at the age of 71, leaving the film and television world in deep shock. Known for her rare ability to blend warmth, humour and emotional depth, O’Hara won hearts across generations through unforgettable roles in films and shows like Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek. Fans and colleagues alike remember her not just as a brilliant performer, but as a generous and kind human being off screen as well. Catherine shared a special bond with Macaulay Culkin, who played her son Kevin in Home Alone (1990) and later in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). Remembering his onscreen mother, Culkin shared an emotional tribute along with old photos, writing, “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.” His words reflected the deep affection they shared even years after the films. Dan Levy, who portrayed David Rose in Schitt’s Creek, also remembered O’Hara with heartfelt words. Talking about their time together and her role as Moira Rose, he said, “What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years. Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it.” He added that he would always cherish the memories and expressed love for her family during this difficult time. Though Catherine O’Hara is no longer with us, her legacy lives on through her iconic performances and the love she earned from co-stars and audiences alike. From making people laugh to touching hearts, she leaves behind a body of work that will be remembered forever. Her absence creates a silence in Hollywood that words can hardly Hollywood Mourns Catherine O’Hara: ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Stars Remember a Legend Veteran Hollywood actor Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71 on January 30, leaving the film and television world in deep shock. Known for her warmth, sharp humour and unforgettable performances, O’Hara won hearts across generations through iconic roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek. Fans and colleagues remembered her not just as a brilliant performer, but also as a kind and generous human being. Macaulay Culkin, who played her son Kevin in Home Alone and Home Alone 2, shared an emotional tribute remembering their bond. Along with old photos, he wrote, “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.” His words reflected the deep personal connection they shared beyond the screen. Dan Levy, who played her son David Rose in Schitt’s Creek, also paid tribute to his on-screen mother, Moira Rose. He wrote, “What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years. Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family.” He added that it is “hard to imagine a world without her in it” and said he would forever cherish their memories together. Catherine O’Hara’s journey in cinema and television left a lasting mark, filled with laughter, emotion and grace. Though she is no longer with us, her characters, performances and the love she earned will continue to live on. She will always be remembered as a true legend who made audiences laugh, cry and feel at home.