Catherine O'Hara was rushed to hospital hours before her death aged 71

More details have emerged following the death of beloved actress Catherine O'Hara yesterday.The Home Alone star died in Los Angeles on January 30 (January 31) aged 71, with her agency reporting that she died "following a brief illness".It has since been revealed that the actress was hospitalised in a "serious condition" on the morning of her death, according to a spokesperson for the LA Fire Department.Watch the video aboveAs per People, officials received a call at 4:48 a.m. on Jan. 30 for an "approximately 70-year-old" unnamed woman who resided at O'Hara's Los Angeles residence.Those from the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived on the scene and transported O'Hara to the hospital. She died later that day.Dispatch audio from paramedics revealed O'Hara was having difficulty breathing. She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead hours later. The exact cause of her death has not been revealed.READ MORE: 'I wasn't prepared for my friend's question, or the heartbreak it uncovered'READ MORE: Expert's tip to remove most stubborn back-to-school stainsREAD MORE: Margot's incredible gesture for her mum when she hit the big timeThe Canadian-born star died "following a brief illness", according to a statement from her agencyO'Hara had been starring in the hit sitcom The Studio, which was just about to launch its second season after scooping several Emmys last year on debut.The two-time Emmy-winning actor, who was born in Toronto, was known for comedic roles in a career spanning five decades – from Kevin's beleaguered mum in Home Alone to the iconic Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek.For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.The actor is survived by her husband of 33 years, Bo Welch, and sons Matthew, 31, and Luke, 29. A private celebration of life will be held by the family, according to her agency.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.