Jenna Ortega mourns Catherine O’Hara, praises late Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star

Jenna Ortega paid tribute to Catherine O’Hara following the comedy legend’s death at 71 after brief illness

Jenna Ortega has paid tribute to actor Catherine O’Hara following O’Hara’s death at the age of 71 earlier this week.

 

 

 

 

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O’Hara, a veteran performer widely known for her work in film and television comedy, reportedly died after a brief illness. News of her passing prompted an outpouring of reactions from across the entertainment industry.

Ortega, who co-starred with O’Hara in the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, shared a message honoring her late colleague. O’Hara reprised her role from the original 1988 Beetlejuice film in the sequel, where she appeared alongside Ortega.

In her statement, Ortega described O’Hara as one of the most meaningful collaborators she had worked with, praising her generosity, influence, and impact. Ortega said she would cherish the time they spent together and referred to O’Hara as a significant inspiration and one of the industry’s greats.

Following news of O’Hara’s death, numerous figures in Hollywood shared tributes recognizing her legacy and contributions to comedy and film.