Yesterday, on January 30, actress Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71. This was reported to the media by her agent. Catherine O’Hara is an American-Canadian actress who is primarily known to millions of viewers for the role of Kate — Kevin’s mother — in the film Home Alone. According to the film’s plot, Kevin accidentally stays home alone and fights against burglars, while his mother rushes back home to save her son. O’Hara also reprised this role in the second part filmed in 1992.
It is said that the actress’s creative path began in the mid-1970s in Canada: she participated in comedic television programs and worked not only as an actress but also as a screenwriter. It is noted that she first received an Emmy Award in 1982 for her contribution to screenwriting.
From the mid-2010s, O’Hara once again achieved great popularity: by performing one of the main roles in the comedy series Schitt’s Creek, she gained new fans. The series aired from 2015 to 2020 and consisted of 6 seasons. In recent years, she also continued to be creatively active. For example, her participation in The Studio series in 2025 is mentioned.
It is worth noting that Home Alone still remains one of the most popular New Year films, regularly broadcast on television channels and platforms — therefore O’Hara’s portrayal of Kate left an indelible mark in the memory of many viewers.
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