Trending Now: Macaulay Culkin shares emotional tribute after Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71 – Fans React

Macaulay Culkin has shared an emotional tribute for his on-screen ‘mama’.

Catherine O’Hara died at the age of 71 today (30 January), as her management, the Creative Artists Agency said in a statement: “Prolific multi-award-winning actress, writer, and comedian Catherine O’Hara died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.”

She started off with Canadian sketch comedy series Second City Television and had a resurgence in her 60s thanks to Schitt’s Creek.

And amongst her incredible list of TV and film credits spanning five decades is of course her unforgettable performance as Kate McAllister in Home Alone.

Following the sad news, Culkin shared side-by-side pictures of himself with the star in the 1990 Christmas classic and at his Walk of Fame ceremony in 2023.

The former child star wrote: “Mama. I thought we had time.

“I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say.

“I love you. I’ll see you later.”

O’Hara started off her iconic career with Canadian sketch comedy series Second City Television and had a resurgence in her 60s thanks to Schitt’s Creek.

The Screen Actors Guild also paid tribute to O’Hara as the union said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Catherine O’Hara. A beloved actor and comedian, she was a two-time Actor Award winner and a current nominee. Our condolences to her family, colleagues and legions of fans.”

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