Every year in both the UK and the US, thousands of individuals lose their lives due to pulmonary embolism. A recent report has confirmed that the renowned Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara passed away on January 30 at the age of 71, with embolism identified as the immediate cause of death, stemming from cancer as the underlying issue. The Los Angeles County death certificate, issued on Monday, stated that O’Hara succumbed to embolism while in a Santa Monica, California hospital.
The certificate also attributed rectal cancer as the long-term cause of her passing, with the oncologist who signed the document revealing that he had been providing care for her since March of the previous year. O’Hara, a Canadian-American actress recognized for her roles in Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and the award-winning TV series Schitt’s Creek, where she earned both an Emmy and a Golden Globe.
Eugene Levy, who played her on-screen husband in Schitt’s Creek, expressed his struggle to convey the loss of the actress, stating, “Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. I had the honour of knowing and working with the great Catherine O’Hara for over 50 years.” Levy cherished their professional collaboration and friendship immensely.
Alec Baldwin, O’Hara’s co-star in Beetlejuice, hailed her as “one of the greatest comic talents in the movie industry” with a unique quality that set her apart.
In a recent role, O’Hara appeared in the second season of The Last Of Us alongside Pedro Pascal, who paid tribute to her remarkable talent, saying, “Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always.”
Pulmonary embolism is a critical condition where a blood clot obstructs blood vessels in the lungs and can be life-threatening if not promptly addressed, according to information from the NHS. Symptoms can vary depending on the clot’s size, but sudden onset is common.
Signs to watch out for include:
Additional symptoms may include:
The NHS emphasizes that pulmonary embolism is a medical emergency, advising individuals to seek immediate medical attention by calling 999 or visiting A&E if they experience:
Some individuals may exhibit mild symptoms or remain asymptomatic, where the clot is only detected during scans for other medical conditions.
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