Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71 After 'Brief Illness', Agency Confirms

• Beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara passed away on January 30 at her Los Angeles home at the age of 71.
• Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed her death was “following a brief illness,” but no further details on the cause were provided.
• O’Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke Welch.
• She was notably absent from the Golden Globe Awards earlier this month, where she was nominated for her role in The Studio.
• The Emmy winner had previously revealed she was born with cardiac inversus, a rare congenital condition where organs are on the opposite side of the body.

Why It Matters: Catherine O’Hara, known for Schitt’s Creek, died at 71 after a brief illness, leaving a legacy of humor.