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Beloved Canadian Actress Catherine OHara Dies at age 71

The acclaimed and widely beloved Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, who was best known for her comedic performances on TV shows such as SCTV, Schitt’s Creek and The Studio and brilliant versatility in movies such as Home Alone…

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Catherine O’Hara, the acclaimed Canadian actress celebrated for her comedy on TV shows such as SCTV, Schitt’s Creek and The Studio, died today in Los Angeles at 71 after a brief illness. Her film career included memorable roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice and Best in Show. O’Hara also left a lasting legacy in animation, voicing characters like Sally and Shock in Tim Burton’s *A Nightmare Before Christmas*, Penny in *Over the Hedge*, Susan Frankenstein in *Frankenweenie*, Brook Ripple in *Elemental* and Pinktail in *The Wild Robot*.

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