Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death revealed ten days after beloved actress’s passing

Catherine O’Hara, renowned for her roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt’s Creek, passed away at 71 on January 30, 2026. Ten days later, her death certificate revealed a pulmonary embolism as the immediate cause, with rectal cancer listed as an underlying factor. Tributes poured in from fans and co-stars, including Macaulay Culkin: “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more.”