‘Home Alone’ and 'Beetlejuice' Stars React to the Tragic Death of Hollywood Icon Catherine O’Hara

Today, Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars in Catherine O'Hara, who tragically died at the age of 71 after a short illness. From big screen classics like Home Alone and Beetlejuice to her later career turn in the Canadian megahit sitcom Schitt's Creek, the two-time Emmy winner proved herself as a versatile powerhouse, becoming a favorite among viewers of all ages for her efforts to make others laugh. She was also capable of thriving in dramatic roles, too, recently joining HBO's video game adaptation The Last of Us for Season 2. Her last appearance to-date was another Emmy-nominated turn for her in the Seth Rogen-led smash hit, The Studio at Apple TV+, leaving behind one final humorous memory as Matt Remick's mentor.

Now, O'Hara's former co-stars, directors, and more are speaking out about the actress, her impact on comedy, and her character when the cameras are off. Stay tuned here at Collider throughout the day as we compile some of the touching tributes to her and her work on-screen.

Among the first to comment on O'Hara's passing was her Last of Us co-star Pedro Pascal, who shared a photo of the two hugging on set and expressed gratitude for getting to call the actress a colleague and friend before her death.

Also speaking out was O'Hara's on-screen son, Macaulay Culkin. The two were part of the heart and soul of the Christmas classic Home Alone, and he took the moment to honor her with a somber poem and a side-by-side of the two together, both in the film as Kevin McCallister and during a reunion after the actor had grown up.

Justin Theroux, who had joined another of O'Hara's many fictional families in the legacy sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, shared a simple photo expressing how the actress's loss will be felt.

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Ron Howard was able to speak about the beloved actress as both a co-star and a director of hers. O'Hara was part of the cast of the filmmaker's Oscar-nominated workplace satire, The Paper, though he also enjoyed a memorable guest appearance on The Studio. He

Michael McKean, who most notably worked alongside O'Hara on the comedy classic A Mighty Wind, took to X to share a short but powerful statement on the actress's singularity in the industry.

Actress Rita Wilson praised the icon as a deeply authentic on-screen presence, particularly for those who knew her personally.

Paul Walter Hauser hailed O'Hara as "my Meryl Streep," again touting her long run of success from After Hours and Best in Show to The Studio and how impactful it was for him personally.

Also joining in the love for O'Hara was Hank Azaria, who reflected on not only the actress's loss, but their time working together in the recording booth for Bartok the Magnificent with a clip.

O'Hara is survived by her longtime husband, Bo Welch, and her two sons. Our condolences go out to her friends and family at this time.