Remembering actor Catherine O'Hara of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone'

By Glen Weldon

Published January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM EST

Actor Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71. She had a long career, winning an Emmy for her role on the sitcom Schitt's Creek, and spent years as a featured player in Christopher Guest movies.

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Glen Weldon is a host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast. He reviews books, movies, comics and more for the NPR Arts Desk.

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