Macaulay Culkin Mourns ‘Home Alone’ Mom Catherine O’Hara: “Mama. I Thought We Had Time… I Love You”

Macaulay Culkin has shared a heartbreaking tribute following the death of his Home Alone co-star Catherine O’Hara, who passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71, according to reports from People and TMZ.

Culkin honored the late actress with an emotional message shared on Instagram, alongside a touching “then and now” image from Home Alone and a recent photo of the two embracing.

“Mama. I thought we had time,” Culkin wrote.
“I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you, but I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.”

A Bond That Began With ‘Home Alone’

Culkin and O’Hara starred together in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where O’Hara portrayed Kate McCallister, the devoted mother of Culkin’s character, Kevin. The role not only defined O’Hara as one of the most beloved on-screen mothers in film history but also launched Culkin’s career as a child actor.

Over the years, Culkin frequently referred to O’Hara as a second mother figure, and their relationship remained close long after the films were released.

Cause of Death and Official Reports

According to People, O’Hara passed away following a short illness, though no further medical details have been publicly disclosed at this time.
TMZ was the first outlet to report the news, with multiple major media organizations subsequently confirming her passing.

Their Emotional Reunion in 2023

In December 2023, Culkin and O’Hara shared a powerful public moment when Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. O’Hara delivered a deeply personal speech praising Culkin’s resilience, humor, and intelligence — qualities she credited with helping him survive intense childhood fame.

As she concluded her speech, Culkin was visibly emotional, wiping away tears as the two embraced onstage — a moment fans now view as especially poignant following her passing.

 

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A Lasting Legacy

Catherine O’Hara leaves behind an extraordinary legacy spanning more than five decades, with iconic roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Schitt’s Creek, and Second City Television. She was widely admired for her rare ability to blend comedy, warmth, and emotional depth.

Culkin’s tribute stands as a final, deeply personal farewell — not just from a co-star, but from someone who viewed her as family.