Catherine O’Hara, the legendary actor identified for her roles in tv and movie like Schitt’s Creek, the Dwelling Alone movies, the second season of The Final of Us, and far, far more, has handed away on the age of 71. TMZ experiences that she died earlier right now, January 30, although the reason for loss of life is at present unconfirmed.
O’Hara’s loss of life got here as a little bit of a shock, as she had been maintaining busy in recent times, showing within the second season of The Final of Us as Gail, an unique character for the live-action collection. Pedro Pascal, who performs Joel within the present, was one of many first of her co-stars to publicly pay tribute after O’Hara’s passing, sharing a beautiful photograph and calling the comedian star a “genius” who he was grateful to be close to.
Since her storied profession spanned a long time, O’Hara’s followers have many touchstones to suppose again on, whether or not that be her presence on the beloved Canadian sketch comedy present SCTV early in her profession or a few of her voice appearing roles, akin to Sally from The Nightmare Earlier than Christmas. When information broke, followers instantly began flooding the web with tributes, condolences, and jokes about how the incorrect Dwelling Alone 2 star died.
RIP to probably the most iconic on-screen Mother of all time, Christmas received’t be the identical figuring out Catherine O’Hara isn’t out searching for Kevin. pic.twitter.com/eTqw5CBJOX
— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) January 30, 2026
some folks shouldn’t be capable of die!!!!!! https://t.co/z1Lo5UOjPv
— kelsey weekman (@kelsaywhat) January 30, 2026
Among the best actors of her era. Simply among the finest comedians of all time. As a lot Catherine O’Hara as we bought, it was nowhere close to sufficient. https://t.co/tU7XI7lBDE
— Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) January 30, 2026
the day-o scene from beetlejuice might be one of the crucial iconic scenes in cinematic historical past because of catherine o’hara’s unbelievable comedic timing and bodily comedy. what an enormous loss it’s to listen to of her passing, rip to an icon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VoSxPgofF8
— ⟡mich⟡ (@classiccinemich) January 30, 2026
Catherine O’Hara turned in simply one of many biggest comedic tv performances as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek. Tv is a greater artwork kind for her having appeared on it. We’re higher for having witnessed her craft. pic.twitter.com/J4jnuova5K
— bobbi loves vampires ❤️ (@hiimbobbi) January 30, 2026
Catherine O’Hara died right now and individuals are nonetheless speaking about Donald Trump. That’s what’s incorrect with our world! pic.twitter.com/rgbBFgyzEK
— DOGSRULE (@Jeffreyaasen5) January 30, 2026
catherine o’hara is lifeless at 71 and but that man nonetheless fucking lives pic.twitter.com/ZQKjyws7PI
— titlor swift (@GAYLANDTOO) January 30, 2026
catherine o’hara please say sike proper now pic.twitter.com/LabEfzJcVh
— sammy (@biglittlerivera) January 30, 2026
O’Hara is survived by two youngsters and her husband, director Bo Welch. I depart you with a roundup of a few of her finest moments as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek.
