Jenna Ortega is mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara, who passed away at the age of 71 earlier this week.

It is said that the comedy legend had a brief illness before her passing.

Jenna and Catherine co-starred in 2024′s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Catherine reprised her role from the 1988 movie.

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Jenna posted, “Catherine is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever had the honor of getting to work with and know. I’ll forever cherish the time we shared together, and everything she taught me. A giant and inspiration in many ways. One of the greats. Thank you so much for it all.”

See how Hollywood reacted to Catherine’s death.

Our thoughts are with Catherine O’Hara‘s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. RIP.