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Catherine Anne O'Hara (March 4, 1954 - January 30, 2026) was a Canadian-American actress and comedienne, who began her career at Second City Theatre in Toronto. She gained fame on SCTV alongside comedy icons like Rick Moranis and John Candy. Known for roles in films like "After Hours," "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and "The Nightmare Before Christmas," she was also renowned for her work in Christopher Guest's mockumentaries. Her versatility extends to voicing Grandma Frump in "The Addams Family." O'Hara received a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at the Governor General's Performance Arts Awards in 2020 and a Golden Globe in 2021 for her role in "Schitt's Creek," and two career Emmy Awards (one for Outstanding Writing "SCTV Network" in 1982 and one for Outstanding Lead Actress for "Schitt's Creek" in 2020). Her final roles were in the television series "The Last of Us" and "The Studio," both of which earned her Emmy nominations.
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for Delia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE
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After the events of the second film, Astrid Deetz has become a successful bio-exorcist, following in Beetlejuice's footsteps. However, a new threat emerges in the form of a powerful and malevolent entity known as "The Eraser," which seeks to delete the entire afterlife, including the Neitherworld. Beetlejuice, now an unlikely ally, teams up with Astrid to stop The Eraser. Along the way, they encounter a new cast of characters, including a ragtag group of ghostly rebels and a mysterious figure from Beetlejuice's past who holds the key to defeating The Eraser. As the stakes grow higher, Astrid must confront her own destiny and the true meaning of being a bio-exorcist. Meanwhile, Beetlejuice faces his own mortality (or rather, immortality) and the consequences of his actions. The film culminates in an epic showdown between our heroes and The Eraser, with the fate of the afterlife hanging in the balance. Will Beetlejuice and Lydia save the day, or will The Eraser succeed in deleting the Neitherworld forever? Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: a wild, wacky, and unforgettable ride that's sure to delight fans of the original!
