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Catherine O’Hara, Acclaimed Actor Who Bridged Sketch Comedy and Mainstream Film, Dies at 71

O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Catherine O’Hara, Acclaimed Actor Who Bridged Sketch Comedy and Mainstream Film, Dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara in a scene from "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV via AP
Haika Mrema
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Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor whose career stretched from Canadian sketch comedy to some of Hollywood’s most recognizable films and television series, died on Friday at age 71.

O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to a statement released by Creative Artists Agency. No additional medical details were disclosed.
Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.