Actress Catherine O'Hara, the star of Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, has died aged 71.
The Canadian-born star died at her home in Los Angeles "following a brief illness", according to a statement from her agency.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at O'Hara's home at 4.48am on Friday (11.48pm AEDT) and she was taken to hospital in a "serious" condition, according to Page Six.
O'Hara had been starring in the hit sitcom The Studio, which was just about to launch its second season after scooping a number of Emmys last year on debut.
The two-time Emmy-winning actor, who was born in Toronto, was known for comedic roles in a career spanning five decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mum in Home Alone to the iconic Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek.
O'Hara's career was launched at the Second City in Toronto in the 1970s, an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre group.
It was there that she first worked with Eugene Levy, who would become a lifelong collaborator – and her Schitt's Creek co-star.
The two would be among the original cast of the sketch show SCTV, which would help launch the careers of other top Canadian comedians, like Martin Short and Andrea Martin.
It also gave O'Hara the first of her Emmy Awards in 1982, her second coming from Schitt's Creek in 2020, a sitcom that won her a new legion of fans.
Her role as matriarch Moira Rose also earned her a Golden Globe and two Actor Awards (formerly known as SAG Awards).
O'Hara also frequently collaborated with director Christopher Guest, starring in many of his iconic mockumentaries, including Waiting for Guffman, For Your Consideration and Best in Show.
She also starred in Tim Burton's 1988 hit Beetlejuice and its 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, alongside Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder.
The fashion magazine W has shared its annual ‘Best Performances’ edition, complete with some fun and stylish photographs, courtesy of the fabulous Tim Walker. They…
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>If you want a good view without breaking too much of a sweat, Muskoka's lookout points are perfect. Climb the Dorset Lookout Tower for panoramic autumn views of the surrounding forests (although keep in mind that this closes towards the end of October). </p><p>If heights aren't your thing, Lion's Lookout is a shorter climb but still gives you an incredible view that'll make you feel like you're standing in the middle of a painting. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5wQNMOgmv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>If the weather's bad or you want to skip the hiking altogether, there are also a number of <a href="https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/ontario-fall-colour-report/">scenic driving routes</a> that wind through tunnels of colourful leaves and where "sections of the road are like a canopy." You can cozy up in your car, windows down, hot drink in hand, as you drive through vibrant forests and around sparkling lakes. </p><p>That's not all. You can also marvel at the fall colours via a steamship cruise or on horseback. When you're leafed-out, stop for a seasonal pint at <a href="https://www.sawdustcitybrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sawdust City Brewery</a>.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBm7JAwu5ID/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Although peak leaf-peeping season is on its way out, there's still time to catch the end of the colourful autumn scenery. </p><p>Discover Muskoka says that although the colours generally peak between late September and mid-October, you can keep up to date with how the foliage looks on their <a href="https://www.discovermuskoka.ca/ontario-fall-colour-report/">website</a>.</p><p>Even when the autumn colours do start to fade, Muskoka's small towns like Bracebridge and Gravenhurst remain as cozy as ever. You'll find snug cafes, cute little shops, and local festivals that make a perfect pit stop between foliage-spotting.</p><p>Given all of its charm and beautiful scenery, it's no surprise that <a href="https://www.narcity.com/toronto/celebs-that-spend-summer-in-ontario">Muskoka is a celeb-favourite escape</a>. Big-name stars like David and Victoria Beckham and Justin Bieber are known to vacation here, giving Muskoka a low-key luxe appeal. Who knows? You might even spot a familiar face as you're exploring!</p><h3>Muskoka, Ontario</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBbpbe0P2PW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Address: Muskoka, ON<br/></p><p>Why You Need To Go: Grab your coziest sweater, throw on your best playlist, and hit the road for a perfect fall escape from Montreal.</p><p><a href="https://www.discovermuskoka.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discover Muskoka Website</a></p><p><em>Before you get going, check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/responsible-travel-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Responsible Travel Guide</a> so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.</em></p>
