Celebrities worldwide are paying tribute to Catherine O’Hara, remembering her humor, warmth and unforgettable characters.
The beloved Canadian actor, best known for “Schitt’s Creek,” “Home Alone,” and her groundbreaking work on “SCTV,” died at age 71 on Friday.
O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, CAA, the Associated Press reported. More details were not immediately available.
As condolences poured in, many highlighted her remarkable career, including her iconic roles in Tim Burton’s films and her lasting influence on generations of performers.
Here are some of the tributes:
Macaulay Culkin
“I thought we had time. 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’ll see you later.”
Pedro Pascal
“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 #CatherineOHara.”
Justin Theroux
🕊️Oh Catherine. You will be so so missed.
Rita Wilson
“Catherine O’Hara — a woman who was authentic and truthful in all she did. You saw it in her work, if you knew her you saw it in her life, and you saw it in her family. Bo, Luke and Matthew, our deepest sympathies. May Catherine rest in peace. May her memory be eternal.”
Andy Cohen
“Fell in love at first sight on SCTV and it only got stronger. Rest In Peace, Angel Catherine O’Hara”
