Meet Catherine O'Hara And Husband, Bo Welch's 2 Children, Matthew And Luke, Are They Married?

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning star of Schitt's Creek and Home Alone, died at the age of 71 on January 30, 2026. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), confirmed she passed away at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Her sudden demise has left her family, friends and fans heartbroken. Catherine's former co-stars expressed their grief through heartfelt tributes for the actress. Her loved ones offered condolences to her family, including her husband, Bo Welch and their children. Here's everything you need to know about the two sons.

Catherine O'Hara shared that her children inherited one primary trait from her

Catherine O'Hara has often shared that her two sons, Matthew and Luke, have inherited her comedic sensibilities. She described humour as a family trait that was highly encouraged in her household, as it had been when she was growing up. Catherine noted in a 2007 interview with the Toronto Star that her sons have different comedic strengths. According to her, Mathew enjoys "old-fashioned" humour, such as Warner Bros. cartoon bits and vaudeville-style comedy. On the other hand, Luke specialises in wordplay and clever jokes. Sharing that she was a part of a family that knew how to make each other laugh, Catherine stated:

"They're very funny, and we encourage it… I'm proud to say, we all make each other laugh."

All about Catherine O'Hara and Bo Welch's first child, Matthew Welch

Matthew Welch is the eldest son of actress, Catherine O'Hara and production designer, Bo Welch. He was born in 1994, two years after Catherine and Bo's marriage, and is 31 years old as of January 2026. Matthew was raised in Toronto, Canada, and later moved to Los Angeles. He worked behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, primarily in set design and construction. His notable projects include Schitt's Creek. On Schitt's Creek, Matthew worked on the sitcom's set alongside his brother, Luke; one served as a set dresser and the other as a set builder. Notably, their mother, Catherine, acted in the movie.

All about Catherine O'Hara and Bo Welch's second child, Luke Welch

Luke Welch, the younger son of Catherine O'Hara and Bo Welch, was born in 1997 and is about 28 years old as of January 2026. Luke followed in his father, Bo Welch's, footsteps by working behind the scenes in film and television. According to PEOPLE, Luke currently works as a set dresser based in Vancouver. In a 2024 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Catherine O'Hara confirmed that one of her sons worked as a set dresser on her HBO series The Last of Us, with reports claiming it was Luke she was referring to.

Are Catherine O'Hara and Bo Welch's sons married?

Despite being part of the film industry, Catherine O'Hara and Bo Welch's sons, Matthew and Luke, lead extremely private lives. They rarely appeared at public events with their parents. The actress has said they "stay very private," do not have public social media accounts, and rarely appear on camera. Hence, there is no public information available regarding Matthew and Luke Welch's relationship or marital status. The only information available regarding them is their professions and their closeness to their late mother, Catherine.

How did Catherine O'Hara die?

Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71. An official medical cause of death has not yet been released. However, details of a brief illness have been confirmed by her representatives and through public reports. Her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), stated that she died following a at her home in Los Angeles. Paramedics were called to her Brentwood residence around 4:48 a.m. on Friday for a medical aid call. Dispatch audio reportedly indicated she was experiencing "difficulty breathing". The actress was then transported to a nearby hospital in "serious condition," where she passed away several hours later.

More about Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara (1954–2026) was a legendary Canadian-American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She began her career at Toronto's Second City troupe in 1974, eventually co-founding and writing for the influential sketch show, SCTV. She won her first Emmy in 1982 for writing on the series. Catherine became a household name playing 'Kate McCallister' in the Home Alone films (1990–1992) and 'Delia Deetz' in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988), a role she reprised in the 2024 sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Shortly before her death, she received Emmy nominations for The Studio and The Last of Us Season 2.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Catherine O'Hara's family as they deal with her loss.

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