Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal and Ben Stiller are among celebrities to have paid tribute to Emmy-winning actor Catherine O'Hara, who died on Friday aged 71. The Canadian-born star was best known for her roles in the films Beetlejuice and Home Alone, as well as comedy TV series including Schitt's Creek and The Studio. Streep said O'Hara brought "love and light to our world, through whipsmart compassion for the collection of eccentrics she portrayed", while The Last of Us co-star Pascal said he was "eternally grateful" to have worked with her. Ben Stiller said it was "hard to explain the impact she had on comedy", adding that for him there was "no one better". O'Hara died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, her agent told the BBC. After starting her career in Canada's comedy scene, she turned out a series of unforgettable film performances netting her critical acclaim.
Published: January 31, 2026 9:37 am
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