Catherine O'Hara died of blood clot in lung, says L.A. Medical Examiner's Office | CBC News

"Actor Catherine O'Hara died of a blood clot in her lung, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office. The Associated Press has confirmed the report, which listed pulmonary embolism as the immediate cause of death, with underlying rectal cancer. O'Hara died Jan. 30 at the age of 71. The oncologist who signed off on the certificate indicated that he had been treating O'Hara since March of last year, and last saw her on Jan. 27. She died at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif."

"WATCH | Remembering Catherine O'Hara: There is shock and sorrow across Canada and in Hollywood with news that Canadian comedy legend Catherine O'Hara died suddenly at 71. No cause of death has yet been released. She was known for dozens of iconic roles on TV and in movies, including in the sketch-comedy show SCTV, the hit movies Beetlejuice and Home Alone, and in the popular sitcom Schitt's Creek, for which she won an Emmy Award."

"She got her first break while working in Toronto as a waitress at Second City Theatre, where she watched the performers on stage and thought to herself, "I'd love to do that." She joined its touring company, and went on to become a cast member of its TV show, SCTV. O'Hara performed with fellow Canadian comedy legends, including Eugene Levy, John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Andrea Martin, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas and Martin Short."

Catherine O'Hara died Jan. 30 at age 71 from a pulmonary embolism, with underlying rectal cancer listed on the medical certificate. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office reported the cause and the Associated Press confirmed the finding. An oncologist who signed the certificate indicated treatment since March of the previous year and last saw her on Jan. 27. She died at a Santa Monica hospital. O'Hara gained prominence through Second City Theatre in Toronto, joined its touring company and became a cast member on SCTV. She appeared in Beetlejuice, Home Alone and won an Emmy for Schitt's Creek. She performed alongside numerous Canadian comedy peers.

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