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Renowned actor Macaulay Culkin paid tribute to his on-screen mother, Catherine O’Hara, following the news of her passing on Friday. The duo famously shared the screen twice, bringing memorable performances to audiences worldwide.
O’Hara, celebrated for her vast array of roles, leaves behind a legacy cherished by fans and colleagues alike. Culkin’s homage underscores the profound impact she had on those she worked with, as well as the entertainment industry as a whole.
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The announcement of O’Hara’s death adds to the list of notable figures we’ve lost in 2026, a year that has already seen significant farewells in the world of entertainment.
Originally reported by WJW, this poignant moment of remembrance highlights the enduring connections forged through the art of cinema.
The Associated Press confirmed O’Hara’s at the age of 71, following a short illness. She played Culkin’s somewhat forgetful mom in the holiday favorites “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”.
Culkin, 45, took to Instagram with a heartfelt message:
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.
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Catherine O’Hara, left, and Macaulay Culkin attends a ceremony honoring Culkin with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) -
Macaulay Culkin, left, and Catherine O’Hara attend a ceremony honoring Culkin with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Culkin and O’Hara stayed in touch through the years and when he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023, she was one of the people who gave some words at the ceremony.
O’Hara led a long and illustrious career, starting in television in the mid 1970s. The actress was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards through the decades, winning two. Her final nomination was last year, for her recurring role in HBO’s “The Last of Us.”
She gained newfound acclaim in the 2020s as part of the popular Canadian sitcom “Schitt’s Creek,” for which she won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award.
O’Hara is survived by husband Bo Welch, in addition to their sons, Matthew and Luke.