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Levy Honors O'Hara at Emmys: A Bittersweet Farewell
15 Sep
Summary
- Dan Levy will honor late co-star Catherine O'Hara at the 2026 Emmys.
- O'Hara played Levy's mother in the beloved series 'Schitt's Creek.'
- Levy expressed the evening is bittersweet, dedicating a small rose.
At the 2026 Emmy Awards, Dan Levy plans to honor his late "Schitt's Creek" co-star Catherine O'Hara. O'Hara, who played Levy's on-screen mother, passed away earlier this year. Levy shared that the occasion is a "bittersweet experience" as he takes a moment to pay tribute to the veteran actress.
Speaking on NBC's pre-show segment, Levy revealed he would wear a small black rose to represent his "Schitt's Creek family." He reflected on the difficulty of distilling profound emotions into a small gesture, vowing to lead with love. Levy also reminisced about O'Hara's 2020 Emmy win for her role as Moira Rose, describing her as a "singular force" and advocating for her creative freedom on set.
Catherine O'Hara, celebrated for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," had a career spanning over 50 years with more than 140 acting credits. She passed away on January 30, 2026, at 71 due to a pulmonary embolism. Levy and fellow "Schitt's Creek" star Annie Murphy are also presenters at the event.
