The legendary bond between a fictional mother and son has reached a heart-wrenching conclusion following the death of a comedy icon. Catherine O’Hara provided the emotional anchor for a generation of holiday moviegoers who watched her race across the world to find her son. Now, the boy, Macaulay Culkin, who was left behind, is sharing his final words with the woman who shaped his early life.

The world of social media became a place of mourning as the former child star shared his grief.

Macaulay Culkin took to Instagram to express his devastation over the passing of his onscreen mother at the age of 71. He portrayed Kevin McCallister alongside Catherine O’Hara in the original 1990 classic and its 1992 sequel.

"Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you, but I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later", Macaulay Culkin wrote in his moving Instagram tribute.

Culkin described a desire to simply sit beside her once more to continue their decades-long conversation. His message resonated with millions of fans who still view the pair as a quintessential movie family.

Fans across the globe are describing the loss as a collective heartbreak, mourning the woman they consider the definitive Christmas mom for the millennial generation. Many find comfort in the belief that she will live on through their annual holiday traditions, forever etched into the memories of their childhood.

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Their professional history came full circle during a prestigious ceremony held just a few years ago.

During the 2023 induction ceremony for Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara delivered a speech that highlighted her immense pride in his growth. She credited his perfect performance for the enduring global success of their shared films. O’Hara noted that he made the difficult craft of acting appear entirely natural, even at such a young age.

She also praised his ability to survive the pressures of superstardom with his sense of humor intact. Calling him the dearest thing, she thanked him for allowing his fake mom to participate in such a significant career milestone. The warmth she displayed that day serves as a lasting testament to their genuine mutual respect.

"Thank you for including me, your fake mom that left you home alone not once but twice, to share in this happy occasion. I’m so proud of you", Catherine O'Hara said during the ceremony.

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