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Tim Burton Celebrates Catherine O’Hara’s “Light” Following Her Death

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Tim Burton Celebrates Catherine O’Hara’s “Light” Following Her Death
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Pedro Pascal, Justin Theroux and More Celebrities React to Catherine O'Hara's DeathTim Burton is remembering Catherine O’Hara’s legacy on and off the screen.

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  • And while Tim, 67, and Catherine have worked on numerous projects together, including The Nightmare Before Christmas and Frankenweenie, they’ve also made off-screen accomplishments.
  • After all, the Corpse Bride producer introduced the Emmy winner to her husband of over 30 years.
  • I thought we had time," Macaulay, 45, who portrayed Kevin McCallister opposite O'Hara's Kate McCallister in the beloved films, wrote on Instagram.

And while Tim, 67, and Catherine have worked on numerous projects together, including The Nightmare Before Christmas and Frankenweenie, they’ve also made off-screen accomplishments. After all, the Corpse Bride producer introduced the Emmy winner to her husband of over 30 years.

“I met my husband on Beetlejuice,” she told Digital Spy in 2013. “He designed the sets and he’s a production designer, and Tim actually set us up to date!”

But Tim—who shares kids Billy, 22, and Nell, 18, with ex Helena Bonham Carter—wasn’t the only member of the Schitt’s Creek actress’ star-studded inner circle who has paid his respects. Indeed, Catherine’s Home Alone costar Macaulay Culkin mourned the actress in an emotional social media post.

"Mama. I thought we had time," Macaulay, 45, who portrayed Kevin McCallister opposite O'Hara's Kate McCallister in the beloved films, wrote on Instagram. "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," he concluded before adding in the comments section, "I’m mad about this…"

For more stars who have paid tribute to Catherine’s life, read on…

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Published: Jan 31, 2026

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