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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 5 MIN

Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

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Award-winning actor Catherine O'Hara, beloved for her performances in the likes of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, has died aged 71. Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

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Award-winning actor Catherine O'Hara, beloved for her performances in the likes of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, has died aged 71. Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

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