Actress Catherine O’Hara: Canadian acting legend

A quick look at Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71.
Born: March 4, 1954Died: Jan. 30, 2026
Hometown: Toronto
Early days: O'Hara began her career at Second City Toronto as a waitress, joined the sketch comedy troupe's cast in 1974, replacing Gilda Radner, and later was part of the television adaptation, "SCTV.".
Film debut: O’Hara made her film debut in 1980 in the movie Double Negative, which also starred John Candy and Eugene Levy.
Awards: SCTV earned O'Ha