Hollywood Icons, Including Macaulay Culkin and Meryl Streep, Honor Catherine O’Hara’s Legacy Following Her Passing at 71

The entertainment world is in mourning following the passing of the beloved actress Catherine O’Hara, who died on Friday in Los Angeles at the age of 71.

Fellow actor Macaulay Culkin, who worked alongside O’Hara in the iconic “Home Alone” series, expressed his heartfelt grief on Instagram. “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,” he shared, reminiscing about their on-screen mother-son bond.

Esteemed actress Meryl Streep also paid tribute to O’Hara, reflecting on her impactful presence in the film industry. “Catherine O’Hara brought love and light to our world, through whipsmart compassion for the collection of eccentrics she portrayed,” Streep remarked. “Such a loss for her family and friends, and the audience she graced as friends.” The two had shared the screen in the film “Heartburn.”

Meryl Streep

“Catherine O’Hara brought love and light to our world, through whipsmart compassion for the collection of eccentrics she portrayed…such a loss for her family and friends, and the audience she graced as friends.” — the actor, who co-starred with O’Hara in “Heartburn,” in a statement.

Pedro Pascal

“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always” — the actor, who worked with O’Hara on the second season of “The Last of Us,” on Instagram.

Kevin Nealon

“Catherine O’Hara changed how so many of us understand comedy and humanity. From the chaos and heart of Home Alone to the unforgettable precision of Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, she created characters we’ll rewatch again and again.” — the comedian and actor, on social media.

Craig Mazin

“Catherine O’Hara was not only a legend, she was one of the most decent people I’ve ever known, much less worked with. We’re all just devastated by this news. Our thoughts are with her family.” — the “The Last of Us” showrunner, in a statement.