United Kingdom, Jan. 30 -- Catherine O'Hara has died aged 71.

The actress - who starred in the Beetlejuice and Home Alone film franchises - has passed away, with O'Hara's manager confirming the news to People on Friday (30.01.26). No further details about her death have been shared.

The movie star was born in Toronto, Canada, and was one of seven children. Her first experience of acting was when she played the Virgin Mary in a Nativity play.

O'Hara worked as a waitress at the Second City Theater in Toronto after leaving high school. As a waitress, she came across the likes of Dan Aykroyd, and Joe Flaherty.

Speaking to People in 2024, the actress shared: "I was lucky enough to watch everybody."

O'Hara eventually joined the company in ...