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There are actors out there who are loved by millions and one of them is Catherine O’Hara. The legendary actress has brought joy into fans’ homes and been part of their childhoods, especially since Home Alone. Now, she brings heartbreak as well. Both internet users and fellow celebrities were left shocked after TMZ reported that O’Hara had sadly passed away. The cause of death is still unclear, but no matter what it is, this is heartbreaking news.
O’Hara had many great roles that are remembered even after decades passed, and Home Alone is just one of them. Other works of Catherine O’Hara that will be remembered include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and Schitt’s Creek. The actress has passed away at the age of 71.
Macaulay Culkin and Other Celebrities Reacting to Catherine O’Hara’s Death
Almost immediately, stars have taken to social media to share messages to Catherine O’Hara. Millions of fans waited to see what Macaulay Culkin would say, and when he said something, it was just as heartbreaking as the news. “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,” he wrote in the caption of an Instagram post. Their relationship was also off-screen, and it will never be forgotten.
Another celebrity who reacted to the news is Pedro Pascal. He and O’Hara recently worked together on the set of The Last of Us season two. He shared a picture of the two of them and wrote, “Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always.”
Actress and singer Rita Wilson also shared a tribute to O’Hara. “Catherine O’Hara – a woman who was authentic and truthful in all she did. You saw it in her work, if you knew her in her life, and you saw it in her family. Bo, Luke and Matthew, our deepest sympathies. May Catherine rest in peace. May her memory be eternal,” she wrote.
Fans Reacting to the News About Catherine O’Hara
It’s not just celebrities who are mourning Catherine O’Hara, but millions are doing the same. In a Reddit post announcing the news, fans expressed their heartbreak. “OH MY GOD WHAT THE [expletive],” was the top comment. Another person replied, “My exact reaction. This one is devastating.” Others expressed how the star’s death was too sudden, as a third person wrote, “Yeah, I didn’t see this one coming at all. What a gut punch.” Someone else added, “Literally felt a punch in my tummy reading this. She was too young.” One Redditor also pointed out that O’Hara worked until the end. “And she was so active – sometimes they announce a death and you realize you haven’t seen or heard from them in a few months or years. But she was still doing red carpets and working with no sign of illness. Such a shock,” they wrote.
Others commented on some of O’Hara’s works that they loved, as one person wrote, “Oh this is devastating news. She was such a comedic legend and it was great to see her get renewed recognition from a younger generation with Schitt’s Creek.” Another person then replied, “And The Studio. And The Last of Us. I’m glad she had such a brilliant career resurgence. She was an absolute icon; what a terrible loss.” One Reddit user also gave the actress her flowers as they said, “One of the best to ever do it. Best in Show is my top comedy of all time. Everything she touched turned to gold. I can’t believe this.” She will be sorely missed.
