Catherine O' Hara through the years: From Kate McCallister for millennials to Moira Rose for Gen Z

Canadian-American actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, passed away at the age of 71.

Published on: Jan 31, 2026 5:35 AM IST

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Catherine O' Hara for NBC SNL shoot in early 80s  (@catherine.ohara.appreciation | Instagram)

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A still of Catherine O'Hara as Kate McCallister from Home Alone in 1990 (IMDB | Catherine O'Hara page)

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FILE PHOTO: Catherine O'Hara arrives for the European premiere of the film "Frankenweenie" at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, October 10, 2012. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo (REUTERS)

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Catherine O'Hara as Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek in 2015  (IMDB | Catherin O'Hara page )

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FILE - Catherine O'Hara poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

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FILE - Catherine O'Hara appears at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 9, 2020. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Catherine O' Hara with a co-star Dan Levy at an event in 2024 (Dan Levy | Instagram)

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FILE PHOTO: Catherine O'Hara attends an FYC (For Your Consideration) event for the television series ''The Studio'', in Los Angeles May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo/File Photo (REUTERS)