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\t\t<\/p>\n Catherine O\u2019Hara<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s family is preparing to say goodbye to the legendary actress. <\/p>\n The comedy queen \u2014 known for her performances in classic hits such as Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/em>, Home Alone<\/em>, Beetlejuice <\/em>and The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/em> \u2014 died at the age of 71<\/a> on Friday (January 30) after being rushed to the hospital<\/a> in the morning. <\/p>\n After news of her death, Catherine<\/strong>\u2018s team shared an official obituary, which included details about how her family would honor her memory before she\u2019s laid to rest. <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In the official obituary, which was shared with Just Jared<\/strong><\/a>, Catherine<\/strong>\u2018s team revealed that her family is planning a private event instead of a public funeral. <\/p>\n \u201cA private celebration of life will be held by the family,\u201d the obituary states. <\/p>\n Catherine<\/strong> is survived by her husband Bo Welch<\/strong><\/a> and their sons, Matthew <\/strong>and Luke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cProlific multi-award-winning actress, writer, and comedian Catherine O\u2019Hara<\/strong> died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness,\u201d the obituary said. <\/p>\n Additional details about her cause of death have not been revealed at this time. <\/p>\n A year before her death, Catherine <\/strong>made some comments about her age and legacy<\/a>. <\/p>\n Since news of her death, tributes have been pouring in from celebrities, including her Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/em> costars Dan<\/a><\/strong> and Eugene Levy<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n See what other Hollywood stars have had to say about the sad news<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n