Catherine O'Hara's Cause of Death Confirmed

"Legendary comic actress Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was confirmed on February 9 by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism caused by rectal cancer, according to a death certificate obtained by . A pulmonary embolism is an arterial clot that blocks the flow of blood in the lungs - people with cancer or undergoing chemotherapy are at increased risk of these clots."

"The death certificate also confirmed that O'Hara was cremated and her remains were given to her surviving husband, Robert "Bo" Welch. The initial press release stated that O'Hara died from a "brief illness." Prior to her death, the actress never publicly acknowledged that she had cancer or any disease. On January 30, the Los Angeles Fire Department got a call for medical attention at 4:48 a.m., per ABC News. O'Hara was rushed to the hospital in severe condition and died that day."

Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism caused by rectal cancer, as listed on her death certificate issued February 9 by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. A pulmonary embolism is an arterial clot that blocks blood flow in the lungs; people with cancer or undergoing chemotherapy face higher risk. The death certificate states she was cremated and her remains were given to her surviving husband, Robert "Bo" Welch. Emergency services responded to a medical call at 4:48 a.m. on January 30, and O'Hara was rushed to hospital in severe condition and died that day. She leaves a legacy of films and Emmy-winning television.

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