Catherine O’Hara bring laughter to the world, nowshe took it a little bit.
The beloved comedy icon, known for his role in. studio, Schitt’s Creek and home alone countless otherpassed away on January 30 in Los Angeles after a short illness, her agency confirmed to E! news. She was 71 years old.
The cause of death has not yet been determined. she is left by her husband Beau Welch and their children Matthew Welch32, and Luke Welch28 years old.
The Emmy Award winner passed away less than a month after missing the Golden Globe Awards on January 11, despite being nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Patti Lee. Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn and Ike Barinholtz in studio.
In the series, Katherine played a veteran studio executive who served as a mentor to Seth’s character Matt Remick, mimicking, of course, the real life story of one Canadian comedy icon influencing another.
But despite her undeniable status, Catherine said: variety March 2025 “I don’t think of myself that way, but I’m glad others think so.”
Comedy was her lifeline.
