Khaberni - Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara passed away at the age of "71" at her home in Los Angeles, following a brief illness, the detailed specifics of which have not yet been disclosed, leaving behind a long artistic legacy and a rare medical history that was discovered by chance.
Medical tests previously revealed that O'Hara suffered from a condition called "Situs inversus" or "inverted viscera," where vital organs are situated on the opposite side of their normal location.
The deceased discovered this condition when undergoing routine medical tests with her children before they entered nursery, where the nurse noticed that the scanner showed unusual results, later discovering that her heart beats on the right side, while other organs like the liver, spleen, and stomach exchanged their original places.
Medical data explains that this condition results from genetic mutations that make the main organs take a mirror position inside the body, according to the "Metro" newspaper.
This disorder affects one person out of every "10,000" individuals worldwide, and it appears more frequently in men compared to women.
Despite the odd internal structure, the organs usually function normally unless the condition is linked with other congenital defects in the heart or respiratory system, such as primary ciliary dyskinesia, which causes mucus accumulation in the lungs.
Hollywood stars participated in mourning the deceased with moving words, where her colleagues in the series "Schitt’s Creek" described her as a "gift" to the art.
Actor Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the movie "Home Alone," posted a farewell message on his official account, expressing his sadness at the departure of his "cinematic mother," and affirming the deep bond that had united them for many years.
O'Hara achieved major successes in her career, notably winning an "Emmy" award and a "Golden Globe". She was famous for portraying iconic characters like "Delia Deetz" in the movie "Beetlejuice" and the mother in the "Home Alone" series, in addition to her continued collaboration with director Tim Burton in animated films.
