Catherine O'Hara dies at 71: From Home Alone To Schitt's Creek, check out her best performances

Comedy star Catherine O’Hara, who starred in several hit shows and films like Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, passed away. She was 71. Her publicist at CAA confirmed her death. According to the publicist, O’Hara died at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness. As fans and celebrities continue to remember her in their tributes, check out O’Hara's best works.

Home Alone

O’Hara will be forever remembered for her portrayal of Kate McCallister, Kevin McCallister’s mother, in the 1990 Christmas classic. She starred in the beloved holiday film, which explores the story of an eight-year-old, Kevin, who is accidentally left behind when his big, chaotic family flies to Paris for Christmas.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Beetlejuice

The hit 1998 horror-comedy revolves around a dead couple, Adam and Barbara Maitland, who haunt their former home to drive out the new, unbearable residents, the Deetz family. In the film, O’Hara plays Delia Deetz, aka Lydia Deetz’s stepmother.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

​A Series of Unfortunate Events​

Catherine O’Hara essayed the role of Dr Georgina Orwell, a sinister hypnotist, in the dark comedy. The show is an adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s novels about three orphans pursued by the villainous Count Olaf.

Where to watch: Netflix

Schitt’s Creek

Starring in her iconic character as Moira Rose, O’Hara's Schitt’s Creek follows the story of a wealthy family who loses their fortune. The family is forced to adjust to a minimal lifestyle in a rural town they bought as a joke.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Studio

O’Hara was a part of the Apple TV Plus comedy series as Patty Leigh, the former head of a Hollywood studio who was forced out by the CEO. The show revolves around a newly appointed head (played by Seth Rogen) of the studio struggling for survival as he navigates through the chaotic industry.

Where to watch: AppleTV+

The Last of Us

Catherine O’Hara starred in Season 2 of The Last of Us as therapist Gail Lynden, in HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama. The show, which focuses on a fungal pandemic turning humans into violent creatures, also starred Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.

Where to watch: JioHotstar

Second City Television (SCTV)

O’Hara had her breakthrough on the hit Canadian sketch comedy series as Lola Heatherton, the over-the-top singer alongside John Candy, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis and Martin Short.

Where to watch: YouTube

Best in Show

O’Hara’s one of the most iconic roles as the hilarious Cookie Fleck in this 2000 mockumentary about the competitive world of dog shows.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video