Dan Levy Mourns Catherine O'Hara: "Hard to Imagine World Without Her"

Dan Levy has shared a moving tribute to his Schitt's Creek co-star Catherine O'Hara following news of her death. Levy posted on Instagram, reflecting on the gift of working with her and calling her extended family. O'Hara, an Emmy-winning actress best known for her role as Moira Rose, died at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness. Her celebrated career included early work on SCTV and recent nominations for her performances in 2025.

Key Points: Dan Levy's Tribute to Schitt's Creek Co-Star Catherine O'Hara

  • Dan Levy posts emotional Instagram tribute
  • Catherine O'Hara dies after brief illness
  • Emmy-winning actress played Moira Rose
  • Levy calls her "extended family"
  • Career spanned decades from SCTV to Schitt's Creek
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"Hard to imagine world without her": Dan Levy describes 'Schitt's Creek' co-star Catherine O'Hara as "family" in moving tribute

Dan Levy shares an emotional tribute to his Schitt's Creek co-star Catherine O'Hara, calling her "family" and reflecting on her brilliant career.

"What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O'Hara's brilliance for all those years. - Dan Levy"

Los Angeles, January 31

Schitt's Creek co-creator and star Dan Levy has reacted to the shocking news of the death of his beloved co-star Catherine O'Hara.

Taking to Instagram on Friday, Levy posted an emotional message alongside a picture from their time together on the award-winning sitcom.

The legendary actress died on Friday, January 30, at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her reps at CAA confirmed, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

In his post, Levy reflected on the "gift" of working so closely with O'Hara for years and said it was "hard to imagine" life and the creative world without her presence. He also mentioned that he would forever "cherish every funny memory" they shared and extended his condolences to her husband, Bo Welch, and her children, calling them part of her "big, beautiful family."

"What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O'Hara's brilliance for all those years. Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family," read Levy's post on Instagram.

"It's hard to imagine a world without her in it. I will cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke, and every member of her big, beautiful family," he added.

Catherine won an Emmy in 2020 for her portrayal of Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek and previously earned an Emmy in 1982 for her work on SCTV Network. Over the course of her career, O'Hara received eight additional nominations for acting and writing. In 2025, she was a double nominee, earning recognition for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for HBO's The Last of Us, as well as for her comedic performance in The Studio.

O'Hara was born on March 4, 1954, and grew up in Toronto. She joined the city's Second City company at age 20, first serving as an understudy to Gilda Radner and moving up to the main cast when Radner left to become part of the original Saturday Night Live ensemble, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Schitt's Creek got me through some tough times during the lockdown. Catherine O'Hara's performance was the heart of the show. What a loss for the entertainment world. Dan's words show what a beautiful person she must have been off-screen too.
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Aman W
A true legend. From SCTV to Schitt's Creek, her career spanned generations. It's rare to see such consistent brilliance. The article mentions her 2025 nominations – she was clearly at the top of her game even recently. Very sad.
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Sarah B
While the tribute is moving, the article feels a bit repetitive in the middle, quoting the same Instagram post twice. That said, Catherine O'Hara was a comedic genius. Her delivery of Moira's vocabulary was a masterclass.
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Karthik V
It's always touching to see co-stars become like family. Dan's message "extended family before she ever played my family" says it all. In our culture, we deeply value these guru-shishya and found-family bonds in creative fields. A great artist has left us.

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