Actor Catherine O'Hara was urgently transported to a hospital in the early morning in a "serious" condition before her passing, and it was revealed that she had suffered from "situs inversus" during her life.
According to U.S. outlet Page Six, Catherine O'Hara was moved to a hospital by paramedics after a medical assistance request was received at her Brentwood residence in Los Angeles at 4:48 a.m. on the 30th (local time). Her condition at the time was reported as "serious."
Later, O'Hara's agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), said in an official statement that Catherine O'Hara passed away after a short illness. It did not disclose the exact cause of death.
O'Hara had the rare condition known as "situs inversus." It is a congenital condition in which major organs such as the heart and liver exist with their left-right positions reversed from the usual locations, and it is reported to occur in about one in 10,000 people. It generally does not cause major problems in daily life, but because symptoms can appear atypically, diagnosis in emergency situations can be difficult. It has not been confirmed whether this condition is directly related to her death.
Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1954, O'Hara built her reputation through the improv comedy stage The Second City and 'SCTV.' She later gained worldwide affection through Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" and the Christmas classic Home Alone series. She left a "career-defining role" by winning the Emmy for lead actress for her portrayal of Moira Rose in "Schitt's Creek."
The deceased is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and two sons, Matthew and Luke. Fans and colleagues worldwide have expressed their condolences, calling her "an actor who broke down the boundaries between comedy and drama" and "an icon who left laughter that spans generations."
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