Dan Levy Reflects on the Legacy of Catherine O'Hara After Her Passing

A Heartfelt Tribute to Catherine O'Hara

Canadian actor Dan Levy recently opened up about the comfort he found following the death of his close friend and Schitt’s Creek co-star, Catherine O’Hara. O’Hara passed away on January 30 after a brief illness, as reported by various sources. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Levy reminisced about his first visit to the show alongside his Schitt’s Creek castmates, including O’Hara.

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At 42, Levy shared his feelings with Fallon, who expressed his condolences. “It feels like a shared grief, honestly. She was extraordinary. There’s no one like her. The immense love shown for her has been a great comfort, you know? The outpouring. It felt like everyone had a connection to her,” Levy said.

Fallon described O’Hara as “one of the most hilarious comedians I’ve ever encountered. She can embody characters, simply stunning.” Levy added, “Incredibly skilled at improvisation. One of the absolute queens.” O’Hara was renowned for her roles in films such as Home Alone, Best in Show, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

In the beloved sitcom Schitt’s Creek, O’Hara played the flamboyant matriarch Moira Rose, with Levy portraying her son. Eugene Levy, Dan's father, played her husband, Johnny Rose, while Annie Murphy took on the role of their daughter.

Remembering Catherine O'Hara

After the news of O’Hara’s passing, Levy shared a touching tribute on Instagram, posting two photos of them together. He wrote, “What a privilege it was to have danced in the radiant light of Catherine O’Hara’s genius for all those years.”

“Having collaborated with my Dad for over fifty years, Catherine felt like family long before she became part of my on-screen family. It’s difficult to envision a world without her. I will treasure every humorous moment I was lucky enough to share with her. My thoughts are with Bo, Matthew, Luke, and every member of her large, loving family,” he continued.

Catherine O’Hara, a comedic legend known for her roles in Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, has passed away at the age of 71. Her publicist confirmed that she died at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness. O’Hara’s illustrious career spanned over fifty years, beginning with the Canadian sketch comedy show Second City Television, which earned her an Emmy Award. She later starred in numerous acclaimed films, including After Hours, Beetlejuice, and the first two Home Alone movies, where she famously played the mother of Kevin, portrayed by Macaulay Culkin.