Unveiling Situs Inversus: The Rare Condition Behind Catherine O’Hara’s Unique Anatomy

(WJW) – On Friday, the world mourned the loss of the legendary actress Catherine O’Hara. While the exact cause of her passing remains undisclosed, representatives have stated it followed a “brief illness.” O’Hara had previously revealed her birth with a rare genetic anomaly, where her heart was located on the opposite side of her chest.

This condition, known as Situs Inversus, is described by the Cleveland Clinic as a situation where the organs in the chest and abdomen develop in a mirrored arrangement compared to typical anatomy, due to various genetic mutations.