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In a heartfelt homage, Macaulay Culkin honored the late comedic icon Catherine O’Hara, who sadly left us on January 30 at 71 years old.
The duo famously shared the screen in the beloved 1990 holiday film, Home Alone, with O’Hara playing the frantic mother of Culkin’s mischievous character. Their on-screen chemistry continued in the 1992 sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Culkin marked this moment by posting a poignant collage on social media, juxtaposing images from their cherished film moments with a recent snapshot of the pair attending his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2023.
In his tribute, Culkin simply addressed her as “Mama,” expressing, “I thought we had time.”
He further shared his sorrow, writing, “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.”
Catherine O’Hara’s passing was confirmed by her agency, Creative Artists Agency, stating she succumbed to an undisclosed illness after a brief battle. The news was first reported by TMZ.
Tributes to the late actress are already pouring in from many of her co-stars who had the pleasure of starring opposite her throughout her decades-long career.
O’Hara recently starred in The Last Of Us Season 2 opposite Pedro Pascal who shared a photo from set after news broke. The hit HBO series was one of her final credited roles and showcased a surprising dramatic turn for the comedy icon.
“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,” he wrote on Instagram. “The one and ONLY #CatherineOHara.”
Michael McKean, who starred alongside O’Hara in the Christopher Guest comedy For Your Consideration, wrote on X, “Only one Catherine O’Hara, and now none. Heartbreaking.”
Justin Theroux also shared a photo of O’Hara’s chair on the set of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. “Oh Catherine. You will be so so missed,” he wrote.
The actress began her illustrious career in comedy when Second City Television debuted in 1976. There, she starred alongside her future Schitt’s Creek co-star Eugene Levy, as well as other comedy legends, such as John Candy. She went on to star in several comedic classics, including Beetlejuice, Best in Show and After Hours.
Her most recent credits include The Studio, The Wild Robot, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Argylle.
O’Hara is survived by Bo Welch and her two sons, Matthew and Luke.