‘Home Alone’ Actress Catherine O’Hara Cause Of Death Revealed

Home Alone actress Catherine O’Hara sadly passed away on January 30 at the young age of 71. Fans were shocked to learn that the actress was rushed to the hospital in the early morning hours before being pronounced deceased a few hours later. The 911 call revealed that a woman at the residence was having difficulty breathing. According to initial reports, O’Hara was in serious condition upon arrival. Until now, nobody knew what ultimately ended her life. Now, less than two weeks later, the cause of death has been revealed.

Actress Catherine O’Hara’s Cause Of Death Released

Schitt’s Creek Catherine O’Hara died on January 30 following what her rep called a “brief illness.” Now, the cause of death listed on her death certificate has been released. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism with an underlying cause of rectal cancer. People confirmed the news by obtaining a copy of the death certificate.

A pulmonary embolism is a “blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung,” according to the Mayo Clinic. O’Hara had not disclosed her cancer diagnosis publicly. The death certificate also revealed that O’Hara was cremated and her remains returned to her husband, Bo Welch. She is survived by Bo and their two adult sons.

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Her Incredible Career

Catherine O’Hara had a huge fan base, and they were all saddened to learn of her passing. She’s considered a legend in the business. The Emmy Award-winning actress is known for many incredible performances. She starred in Beetlejuice as well as Home Alone. Along with her starring role in Schitt’s Creek, O’Hara also had guest spots in Six Feet Under, Curb Your Enthusiasm and 30 Rock. 

When she won the Emmy for her role in Schitt’s Creek, she said, “I will forever be grateful to Eugene and Daniel Levy for the opportunity to play a woman of a certain age, my age, who gets to fully be herself.”

Actor Macaulay Culkin honored his on-screen mother following her passing. He shared photos of them on social media and said, “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.”

Several other co-stars have spoken out about her sad passing. She will always be remembered.

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