US Edition“A rare gift for comedy and heart”: Reaction to the death of Catherine O’Hara
Celebrated for roles in SCTV and Schitt's Creek, Catherine O'Hara shaped Canadian comedy over 50 years, earning praise from fans and leaders alike.
- Friends, fans and collaborators are reacting to the death of Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, with public posts on X calling her `a beloved Canadian icon with a rare gift for comedy and heart`.
- Over five decades, her career included the iconic Toronto production of Godspell and landmark TV shows SCTV and Schitt's Creek, earning her a place in Canadian comedy.
- The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television said she was 'a great Canadian example of grit, talent, originality and laughter-filled optimism' and vowed to celebrate her work, while Tom Green called her 'not just a comedic powerhouse' and 'a true creative force'.
- Observers emphasized her cross-generational reach, noting Catherine O'Hara made people laugh across generations and helped bring Canadian storytelling to the world.
- Leaders pointed to specific roles such as Home Alone and Moira Rose, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling Catherine O'Hara `a beloved Canadian icon with a rare gift for comedy and heart`.
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From Moira Rose to Delia Deetz, the comedy icon excelled at playing off-kilter freaks with style.Everett CollectionWhen Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30 at 71, the world lost not just a comedy legend and Canadian treasure, but a bona fide fashion icon.O'Hara began her career in improv writing and performing with the famous Second City troupe in Toronto, SCTV, alongside other luminaries like John Candy and Gilda Radner. But she's perhap…
"A rare gift for comedy and heart": Reaction to the death of Catherine O'Hara
Friends, fans and collaborators are reacting to news of the death of Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara. Here is what some of them are saying: “Catherine O’Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this world and her passing hits with a weight I can’t fully put into words.” — Michael Buble on Instagram […]
The news of Catherine O’Hara’s death sparked a wave of reactions in Hollywood and among several generations of viewers who grew up seeing her as Kate McCallister, Kevin’s mother in My Poor Angelito. One of the most moving farewells came from Macaulay Culkin, who played Kevin in the film and dedicated an intimate message to her on Instagram. The actor, who reached world fame alongside O’Hara in the early nineties, shared a brief text that quickly…
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