The entertainment industry is in mourning the loss of beloved actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara, who passed away at the age of 71. Her illustrious career spanned decades across television and film, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy.
As news of her passing spread, tributes poured in from filmmakers, actors, and collaborators across the industry. Director Martin Scorsese, who worked with O'Hara on his 1985 film "After Hours," paid tribute to her as a "true comic genius, a true artist, and a wonderful human being." He reminisced about working with her on several projects, saying that every time he thought of one of the characters she created, like Lola Heatherton or Dusty Towne, he was laughing.
Seth Rogen, who recently worked with O'Hara on Apple TV+’s "The Studio," shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on her influence on his career. He said that meeting O'Hara made him realize the importance of making movies and that she made him want to make their show good enough to be worthy of her presence.
O'Hara's death has been especially felt by the cast and creative team of "Schitt's Creek," a series that became one of television's most celebrated comedies, culminating in a historic Emmy sweep in its final season. Dan Levy, who co-created the series alongside his father Eugene Levy and starred opposite O'Hara throughout its six-season run, shared a tribute on Instagram, saying that she was "extended family" before ever playing his family.
Other tributes poured in from Michael Keaton, Pedro Pascal, Lily Tomlin, Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Guest, and Amy Sedaris, who all praised O'Hara's generosity, warmth, and ability to elevate every project she touched. Macaulay Culkin shared a deeply personal tribute honoring his on-screen mother, saying "Mama... I thought we had time... I wanted more... I love you... I'll see you later."
As Hollywood continues to reflect on O'Hara's legacy, she is being remembered not only as one of comedy's greats but also as a rare presence whose artistry and humanity left an indelible mark on film and television. Her passing leaves behind a void that will be felt for years to come, but her work will continue to bring joy and laughter to audiences everywhere.
As news of her passing spread, tributes poured in from filmmakers, actors, and collaborators across the industry. Director Martin Scorsese, who worked with O'Hara on his 1985 film "After Hours," paid tribute to her as a "true comic genius, a true artist, and a wonderful human being." He reminisced about working with her on several projects, saying that every time he thought of one of the characters she created, like Lola Heatherton or Dusty Towne, he was laughing.
Seth Rogen, who recently worked with O'Hara on Apple TV+’s "The Studio," shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on her influence on his career. He said that meeting O'Hara made him realize the importance of making movies and that she made him want to make their show good enough to be worthy of her presence.
O'Hara's death has been especially felt by the cast and creative team of "Schitt's Creek," a series that became one of television's most celebrated comedies, culminating in a historic Emmy sweep in its final season. Dan Levy, who co-created the series alongside his father Eugene Levy and starred opposite O'Hara throughout its six-season run, shared a tribute on Instagram, saying that she was "extended family" before ever playing his family.
Other tributes poured in from Michael Keaton, Pedro Pascal, Lily Tomlin, Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Guest, and Amy Sedaris, who all praised O'Hara's generosity, warmth, and ability to elevate every project she touched. Macaulay Culkin shared a deeply personal tribute honoring his on-screen mother, saying "Mama... I thought we had time... I wanted more... I love you... I'll see you later."
As Hollywood continues to reflect on O'Hara's legacy, she is being remembered not only as one of comedy's greats but also as a rare presence whose artistry and humanity left an indelible mark on film and television. Her passing leaves behind a void that will be felt for years to come, but her work will continue to bring joy and laughter to audiences everywhere.
... Catherine O'Hara was literally the queen of comedy 
. I mean, who else could make you laugh AND cry at the same time? Her legacy is going to be felt for ages, trust me 
. It's amazing how many people she touched with her talent and kindness 
. I loved "Schitt's Creek" too, Dan Levy is a genius 
. But what's really sad is that we're gonna miss her on-set banter 
. Can't wait to watch all her classics again and celebrate her life 
her collaborations with Scorsese, Rogen, Levy and co were always something to look forward to 
what's wild is how much she influenced everyone who worked with her - even Macaulay Culkin was saying he'll see her later... it's like she's still got us in the palm of her hand 
anyway, it's clear that her work will keep making people laugh and cry for years to come 
. Guess you could say the industry lost a little bit of sparkle with Catherine's passing 
Her legacy will definitely be felt for years to come 
she had this incredible ability to make you laugh so hard you'd cry, and also get all teary-eyed at the same time 
. I mean, who else can say they made Seth Rogen wanna be a better actor just because they worked together? 
She was like that aunt everyone wishes they had - warm, funny, and always up for an adventure 
. I'll miss her too, but at least we have all the hilarious movies and shows she created to keep us laughing 
. She had a way of making you laugh and feel good, even when things got tough. And she was always so kind and generous with her colleagues... it's no surprise that so many people want to celebrate her life and legacy right now 
. And then you look at all the projects she worked on over the years, like "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone"... it's just mind-boggling 
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her legacy is gonna be felt for a long time, and I'm so grateful she got to leave us with so many amazing characters like Lola and Dusty 
also love how Dan Levy called her extended family, that's what makes Schitt's Creek so special - the whole cast was just a big happy fam 
and it's so sad to hear she's gone but at the same time her legacy will live on through all the amazing projects she was a part of 
... I'm not surprised though, she was always so warm & lovely in all the interviews I saw her do. It's crazy how many people, from actors to directors, are already talking about how much they'll miss her 
? Seth Rogen's Instagram post sounds like something he'd do to promote his own show, and Dan Levy's "extended family" comment feels a bit forced 
. And what about the rest of us who aren't in Hollywood? Don't we deserve some recognition for loving her work too? 
dirk maggart's instagram post was pretty cool tho 
. It's amazing how her influence can be seen in so many people, from Seth Rogen to Dan Levy... She made them want to bring their A-game (no pun intended 
. And it's not just her acting chops that are impressive - I've also heard amazing stories about her kindness and ability to lift up those around her.
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