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Eugene Levy Mourns 'Cherished' Friend Catherine O'Hara
31 Jan
Summary
- Eugene Levy expresses profound sorrow over Catherine O'Hara's passing.
- O'Hara was celebrated for iconic roles in Schitt's Creek and Home Alone.
- Tributes pour in from co-stars like Macaulay Culkin and Meryl Streep.
Eugene Levy has expressed deep sorrow following the death of his "cherished" friend and "Schitt's Creek" co-star, Catherine O'Hara. Levy, who played O'Hara's on-screen husband in the popular sitcom, struggled to articulate the loss of the actress, who passed away at her Los Angeles home following a brief illness.
Recalling their fifty-year collaboration, from the Second City stage to "Schitt's Creek," Levy stated he cherished their working relationship and, most importantly, their friendship. He extended his condolences to O'Hara's family.
O'Hara, a Canadian-American actress, was celebrated for her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning role in "Schitt's Creek." Her extensive career also included memorable performances in "Home Alone" and the "Beetlejuice" films.
Numerous colleagues, including Meryl Streep and Macaulay Culkin, paid tribute. Culkin, who played O'Hara's son in "Home Alone," shared a poignant message, while Michael Keaton remembered her as a "real life, true friend."
Other notable tributes came from co-stars and collaborators like Alec Baldwin, Seth Rogen, and Christopher Guest, who lauded her immense comedic talent. Jennifer Robertson, who played Jocelyn Schitt, described being in O'Hara's orbit as a "beautiful and magical gift."
