Catherine O’Hara died following a brief illness, her manager said, and it was later revealed she was hospitalized before her death.<\/b>
\nCatherine O\u2019Hara had just appeared in a slew of recent film and television projects before she died. The late veteran actress died on January 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, following a \u201cbrief illness,\u201d according to her manager. The revelation prompted fans and industry colleagues to wonder what happened to Catherine during her final days.
As many already know, Catherine, a Toronto, Canada, native was celebrated for her performances in Beetlejuice, its sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Schitt\u2019s Creek, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Last of Us, The Studio and countless others.
Below, learn what we know so far about Catherine\u2019s health before the heartbreaking news of her death broke.
Catherine was 71 when she died. She was born on March 4, 1954.
At the time of publication, Catherine\u2019s cause of death has not been disclosed. Her manager only confirmed that she died from a \u201cbrief illness,\u201d per Variety.
As previously noted, Catherine died following an unspecified illness. She did not discuss any health issues during her final months. So, it\u2019s still unclear what she was battling.
However, TMZ reported that dispatch audio revealed she had difficulty breathing before she was rushed to the hospital.
Catherine\u2019s last public appearance was in September 2025 for the Primetime Emmy Awards, where she supported her castmates of The Studio.
Catherine was brought to a hospital at around 5 a.m. local time on January 30, 2026, after first responders were called to her Brentwood, California, home, according to TMZ. She was listed in \u201cserious condition,\u201d per the L.A. Fire Department, the outlet reported.
Hours later, Catherine was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Story is developing \u2026<\/p>\n