Today we lost Catherine O’Hara, and it’s nothing short of heartbreaking. She was wonderful—an absolute treasure in Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, and so many more critically acclaimed movies and television shows.
She was one of the best actresses of her generation, one of the most subtly funny people in Hollywood, and the entertainment industry was a better place because of her.
Her work made us laugh, made us think, and made us feel a little less alone. It’s hard to imagine a world without her brilliant, singular voice and presence…
Catherine O’Hara’s body of work is staggering in its range and joy. She brought to life the unforgettable Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek—a performance that earned her Emmy Awards and the love of fans around the world. She played Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice and returned to that role in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
She was the devoted but frazzled Kate McCallister in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
O’Hara’s filmography also includes The Nightmare Before Christmas, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, After Hours, and voice roles in Frankenweenie and The Addams Family. On television, beyond Schitt’s Creek, she appeared in The Last of Us and The Studio, among others. From her early days on the sketch show SCTV to decades of iconic roles, she filled every performance with heart, humor, and humanity..
May she rest in peace
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