Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning star of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, died at the age of 71 on January 30, 2026. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed she passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Her sudden demise has left her family, friends and fans heartbroken. Catherine’s former co-stars expressed their grief through heartfelt tributes for the actress. Her loved ones offered condolences to her family, including her husband, Bo Welch and their children. Here’s everything you need to know about the two sons.
Catherine O’Hara shared that her children inherited one primary trait from her
Catherine O’Hara has often shared that her two sons, Matthew and Luke, have inherited her comedic sensibilities. She described humour as a family trait that was highly encouraged in her household, as it had been when she was growing up. Catherine noted in a 2007 interview with the Toronto Star that her sons have different comedic strengths. According to her, Mathew enjoys “old-fashioned” humour, such as Warner Bros. cartoon bits and vaudeville-style comedy. On the other hand, Luke specialises in wordplay and clever jokes. Sharing that she was a part of a family that knew how to make each other laugh, Catherine stated: