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Actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara, known for her role as sculptor Delia Deetz in the 1988 film 'Beetlejuice,' has died at age 71. In the film, her character creates abstract sculptures and achieves a fictional milestone by appearing on the cover of Art in America magazine.
The article matters because it highlights a unique intersection between film and the art world, where a fictional artist's success within a movie narrative became a memorable point of pride for the actual art magazine. The piece serves as a tribute from Art in America's staff, who have embraced the connection through office lore and even Halloween costumes, cementing O'Hara's character as a lasting, affectionate part of the publication's culture.