The release of Catherine O’Hara’s death certificate shed new light on the circumstances surrounding her death, which occurred on January 30 in Los Angeles.
Official county records released medical information that until that time had been kept from the public, finally clarifying the causes of death of the renowned actress.
According to the official report, the main cause of death was a pulmonary embolism, a serious condition caused by the presence of a blood clot in the lungs. The document states that the performer began to experience serious breathing difficulties while she was at her residence, located in the exclusive Brentwood neighborhood.
Catherine O’Hara: Medical report and previous health conditions
Following the respiratory episode, emergency services responded to the actress’ home and rushed her to a hospital. According to the expert report, Catherine O’Hara was admitted to the hospital in critical condition, and despite medical efforts, her condition failed to stabilize.
The death certificate also indicates rectal cancer as a secondary factor that influenced the deterioration of his health condition. Up to that moment, the information disseminated by the press spoke only of a brief illness, without specifying details. This information remained strictly confidential and was only made public almost two weeks later, with the release of the legal document.
The news of her death generated a deep shock in the international entertainment industry, due to the relevance and artistic legacy of the actress. Colleagues, friends and fans expressed their grief through farewell messages and public tributes.
One of the most emotional messages was shared by actor Pedro Pascal, who worked with her in The Last of Us series. Through his social networks, Pascal highlighted O’Hara’s genius and human impact, underlining the indelible mark she left both professionally and personally.
A career marked by unforgettable characters
Catherine O’Hara was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1954, and took her first steps in acting within the improvisation group Second City Theatre. There she began a close creative collaboration with Eugene Levy, a professional relationship that lasted for decades.
Her film debut came in 1980 with the movie Double Negative. However, international recognition came years later with her role as Delia in Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. In this production she played the eccentric stepmother of Lydia Deetz’s character, played by Winona Ryder, establishing herself as a leading figure in cinema.
In 1990, her popularity was further strengthened when she played Kate McCallister in My Poor Little Angel. Her role as Kevin’s mother, played by Macaulay Culkin, became one of the most memorable of her career, a role she reprised in 1992 in the sequel My Poor Little Angel 2: Lost in New York.
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