Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, dies aged 71

Actor, also known for Beetlejuice and her work with Christopher Guest, died after a brief illness Catherine O’Hara managed to make difficult characters utterly delightul Catherine O’Hara: a life in pictures Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died at the age of 71. Her manager confirmed the news to Variety. She died after a brief illness.