Jenna Ortega says she will ‚forever cherish‘ working with Catherine O’Hara in ‚Beetlejuice Beetlejuice‘ and shares a heartfelt tribute
Catherine O’Hara’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie granddaughter, Jenna Ortega, has reacted to her death at 71.
“Catherine is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever had the honor of getting to work with and know,” Ortega, 23, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, February 1. “I’ll forever cherish the time we shared together, and everything she taught me.”
She continued, “A giant and inspiration in many ways. One of the greats. Thank you so much for it all.”
Us Weekly confirmed on Friday, January 30, that O’Hara died following a brief hospitalization and undisclosed illness.
“Prolific multi-award-winning actress, writer and comedian Catherine O’Hara died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness,” O’Hara’s agency, Creative Artists Agency, wrote in a statement. “A private celebration of life will be held by the family.”
Among O’Hara’s most iconic film and TV credits was her memorable role as Delia Deetz in 1988’s Beetlejuice and its 2024 sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
