Tributes Flow After Shock Death Of Catherine O鈥橦ara
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The world was shocked today as they woke to the news that the iconic Schitt’s Creek actress Catherine O鈥橦ara has died overnight.
O’Hara was 71 tears old, with her representatives confirming her passing today.
However no official reason for her death has been provided.
Celebrities mourn the passing of Catherine O鈥橦ara
from the US indicate that the fire department was called to attend O’Hara’s LA home at 4:48am.
It is understood she was transported to hospital from there and passed away a short time later.
The news has caught the world off guard, with many celebrities taking to social media to share their grief.
One of the first to speak was Macaulay Culkin who shot to fame alongside O’Hara in the hit home alone film.
“I thought we had time” he wrote on Instagram.
“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鈥檒l see you later.”
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Reflecting on their time together on the set The Last Of Us Pedro Pascal also paid tribute to her “genius” in a post on Instagram.
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always”
“The one and ONLY
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Canadian film maker and husband of Elton John, David Furnish, also shared his grief on Instagram.
“Absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of Catherine O鈥橦ara. A brilliant actress and comedian. She鈥檚 kept me roaring with laughter for DECADES” he said of her time on screen.
“I鈥檝e loved everything she鈥檚 done. How brilliant to leave such a legacy of artistic excellence and laughter. #CatherineOHara #RIP.”
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Justin Theroux shared a simple and striking message in his tribute writing simply “Oh Catherine. You will be so so missed” alongside an image for a chair with her name.
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O’Hara who was born in Canada in in 1954 became most widely known from her first role in Home Alone with Culkin, before launching a career that would span over five decades.
She was even acknowledged by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today who paid tribute to the star on X (Twitter).
From SCTV to Home Alone to her unforgettable role as Moira Rose on Schitt鈥檚 Creek, Catherine O鈥橦ara was a beloved Canadian icon with a rare gift for comedy and heart. She made people laugh across generations and helped bring Canadian storytelling to the world in a way only she鈥�
鈥� Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau)
At the time of publication of her fellow Schitt’s Creek聽stars have yet to make public comment on her passing.
O’Hara won two Emmy’s during her career and appeared in a wide number of lead and supporting roles in both television and film as well as an extensive amount of voice work in animated features.
These included Beetlejuice, The Night Before Christmas, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Six Feet Under and more recently The Studio and The Last Of Us.
However her most unforgettable role was that of Moira Rose in the iconic Schitt’s Creek.
The series, which started in 2015 catapulted O’Hara back into the spotlight and created a new international fan base for the star.
It was this iconic role that many remembered fondly as they paid their respects to O’Hara today.
Catherine O’Hara was such a talent, and these scenes with her in Schitt’s Creek will always make me laugh. RIP to a legend tbh
鈥� Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse)
A Catherine O鈥橦ara line I think about almost daily is her (as Moira Rose) reaction to seeing an ultrasound image of a baby. A legend 馃拹
鈥� Garrett Watts (@Garrett_Watts)
A Catherine O鈥橦ara line I think about almost daily is her (as Moira Rose) reaction to seeing an ultrasound image of a baby. A legend 馃拹
鈥� Garrett Watts (@Garrett_Watts)
Damn.
RIP Catherine O’Hara, only 71, a great Canadian actress who was also outspoken about women’s rights and that the idea of Canada being the 51st state “makes my skin crawl.”
鈥� Janice Hough (@leftcoastbabe)
Canada tips its hat (and an extravagant wig) to Catherine O鈥橦ara. From Moira Rose鈥檚 dramatic diction to Delia Deetz鈥檚 chaotic chic and Kate McAllister鈥檚 iconic 鈥淜EVIN!鈥�, her characters lit up our screens. Thanks for the magic, Catherine. 馃嚚馃嚘鉂わ笍
鈥� Canada (@Canada)
“The Studio” creator Seth Rogen mourned the loss of co-star Catherine O’Hara in a beautiful tribute. 馃挃 馃摳: Instagram/Seth Rogen; Getty
鈥� Page Six (@PageSix)
Remembering Catherine O鈥橦ara. A master of simple yet brilliant delivery – this among her best
鈥� Jack Parker (@JackParkr)
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RIP Catherine O’Hara. I will fondly remember your performances on Schitt’s Creek with great hilarity and amusement. Thank you for your allyship to the queer community.