Actress Catherine O'Hara, a film and television icon, passed away this Friday after suffering severe respiratory distress at her home in Los Angeles. According to emergency reports, the 71-year-old actress experienced a medical crisis related to her breathing, which led to her urgent transportation to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Emergency services responded to the actress's residence in the Brentwood neighborhood around 5:00 am on Friday, following a 911 call. Audio from the emergency dispatch center, obtained by TMZ, explicitly reveals that O'Hara was experiencing severe difficulty breathing before being rushed to the hospital. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that she was taken to a hospital in critical condition and died hours later, the outlet reported. Although the exact cause of death has not been revealed, the respiratory incident triggered the chain of events that culminated in her passing. The news was confirmed by several sources to media outlets such as TMZ and Page Six, the latter being the first to report her hospitalization.

A brilliant and unforgettable career

Beyond the tragic circumstances of her passing, Catherine O'Hara leaves behind a monumental artistic legacy. She rose to fame in 80s and 90s classics such as 'After Hours', 'Beetlejuice', and, above all, 'Home Alone'.

Her distinctive voice also brought animated characters to life in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'Over the Hedge'. For newer generations, she became known as the incomparable Moira Rose in the acclaimed series 'Schitt's Creek'.

The entertainment world bids farewell to one of her most original voices and presences, whose last performance was in the series 'The Studio', which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.