THE RUNDOWN
Legendary actress Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30.
As the news spread, celebrities posted Instagram tributes to their former co-star and peer.
Home Alone's Macaulay Culkin shared moving words, revealing he saw the actress as an offscreen mother, too.
Legendary actress Catherine O'Harapassed away this morningat the age of 71, her manager confirmed toPeople. The star, known for her roles inSchitt's Creek,Home Alone,Beetlejuice,The Studio,The Last of Us, and other projects, made an indelible mark on the industry—and on the lives of her co-stars, family, friends, and fans.
Home Alone's Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the film, wrote a touching message about seeing O'Hara as a mother figure offscreen. "Mama.I thought we had time," he shared. "I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I'll see you later."
Numerous other stars took to Instagram to pay tribute to O'Hara. Read their posts below.
Pedro Pascal
"Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ♥️ The one and ONLY#CatherineOHara."
Amy Sedaris
"Truly heartbroken. Devastating. Catherine O'Hara was such an inspiration to me. I was obsessed with her and SCTV [Second City Television]. She could do anything. So so funny. So so original. Very very sad news. 💫💫 spirit in the sky.#catherineoharaWaaaaaaaaaaawh."
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy issued astatementreading, "Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O'Hara for over fifty years. From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to SCTV, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years onSchitt's Creek, I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship. And I will miss her. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke and the entire O'Hara family."
Dan Levy
Dan Levy reflected on O'Hara's connection to his family before they played mother and son on his show,Schitt's Creek.
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"What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O'Hara's brilliance for all those years," he wrote. "Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. 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."
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen shared how much he loved working with O'Hara onThe Studioand how he was a fan before they ever worked together.
Rita Wilson
"Catherine O'Hara—a woman who was authentic and truthful in all she did," Wilsonwroteon Instagram. "You saw it in her work, if you knew her you saw it in her life, and you saw it in her family. Bo, Luke and Matthew, our deepest sympathies. May Catherine rest in peace. May her memory be eternal."
Lea Thompson
In an Instagram tribute, the actresscalled O'Hara"the most glorious person. Kind, honest, smart, funny, and beautiful beyond words. She carried the spirit. You could feel her love of humanity in her brilliant work. And she had integrity, clarity and wisdom that made her a unique treasure. I know the greats are with her now trying to pick her wonderful brain as to how she could do it all. Here on earth or hearts are a bit broken. We needed you now more than ever. Rest in peace dear friend."
Christian Siriano
"Oh Catherine dressing you in Siriano stripes was one of my favorite memories I will never forget ever," he wroteon Instagram. "Rest well your incredible woman. 🖤"
Justin Theroux
TheBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceactor wrote of his co-star, "🕊️Oh Catherine. You will be so so missed."
Michael McKean
McKean, who acted alongside O'Hara in multiple projects, includingA Mighty Wind, wrote on X, "Only one Catherine O'Hara, and now none. Heartbreaking."
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