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Catherine O'Hara has died

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wanderingtopographer · 30/01/2026 18:56

Am not usually one to post these kinds of threads but this is so sad. I've loved her since childhood and am currently in the middle of a Schitt's Creek binge to take my mind off the usual winter bugs. She was such a fantastic actress and so, so funny.

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FrothyCothy · 08/02/2026 00:49

I’ve started a third or fourth rewatch, she’s just glorious.

Sisublondie · 08/02/2026 00:41

Empress13 · 02/02/2026 13:12

Awww very sad Daveeeeeed! lol one of
my fave series ever and I must confess to having a crush on Daniel Levy 😜

Ummmmm. Well, then, I must confess to having a full size cutout of him….. in a white suit….! 💖💖💖💖💖!!

…. and a signed copy of “Best Wishes”…… even his writing is gorgeous! And his little dog if you’ve watched the documentary…! Oh, just perfection! 😻

I’m still so bloody upset, I think SC alone brought her into so many lives, bringing so much happiness, even when you’re really feeling crap. I miss her! 💔

Empress13 · 02/02/2026 13:12

Awww very sad Daveeeeeed! lol one of
my fave series ever and I must confess to having a crush on Daniel Levy 😜

CompetitionMyArse · 02/02/2026 13:02

Honestly, anyone who hasn't yet experienced the utter joy that is Schitt's Creek, you are in for SUCH a treat. It might take some people a few episodes to really click with it, but once you do it will become one of those comfort blanket shows like Friends or Gavin and Stacey, that stays with you for life. Once you've seen the whole thing from beginning to end (and you WILL binge watch for whole, cold rainy Sundays) you can dip in and out in any order and watch the odd episode here or there and it will warm your soul and just feel like coming home.

You will fall totally in love with all the characters, even the ones you hate in the beginning. There are many superbly written and portrayed characters in SC but Moira is the jewel in the crown. There's just no-one like her. She's an absolute icon.

Best wishes, warmest regards.

😉

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 01/02/2026 20:20

I have watched 12 episodes of Schitt's Creek now. Really loving it. 😄

I can't believe I've never watched it before. Still got many episodes to go to. (I think there's 80 in total.) What a treat. Catherine is wonderful in it! They're all good, but she is so funny. 😆

Wimin123 · 31/01/2026 20:02

Auroraloves · 30/01/2026 19:05

That is sad news. I was watching the John candy documentary recently and she gave the eulogy at his funeral, it was lovely

I was so sad when he died too - they were great together

Newsenmum · 31/01/2026 19:49

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 31/01/2026 11:31

@Sisublondie that's gorgeous what she said there... Smile The role she wants to be remembered most for is being a mother to her children. 😘

I have never ever seen Schitts Creek, and have just found it on Netflix. I have watched 3 episodes so far, and I am hooked. It's really good. 😆 The episodes are around 20-22 minutes long each, so a nice easy, enjoyable watch. Loving it so far. Thank you to everyone who has mentioned this. I have heard of it/knew about it, but it never featured on my radar for some reason.

LOVING Moira. 😆😍

Oh my it improves greatly you are in for such a treat

MoiraRosesBebes · 31/01/2026 19:42

😢

blondebombsite13 · 31/01/2026 19:07

Sisublondie · 31/01/2026 18:53

She wrote……

“who?”

I know. If you can’t be kind, say nothing. If you come across a thread about someone who has died, and you genuinely don’t know who they are, you either scroll on, or, you google and offer kind words to those who ARE upset, if you wish to do so.

It was just rude and uncalled for. In my opinion. 😾

Ah right. Yes, of course. Never understand these people who say that rather than just quickly Google.

Anyway, yes, very much looking forward to Schitts Creek, everybody seems to love it.

Sisublondie · 31/01/2026 18:56

@blondebombsite13

ps- I was somewhat “ late to the party”, getting obsessed with SC in first lockdown…. I’m so jealous you have the whole new Moira world ahead of you!

ENJOY!! 💖 🐦‍⬛ 🏨 !

Sisublondie · 31/01/2026 18:53

blondebombsite13 · 31/01/2026 18:32

What did this person say?

Like a previous poster, I loved her in Beetlejuice and the Day-O dance in particular.

She was a great actress but I also felt she looked like she would just be a lot of fun to be around.

I have never seen Schitts Creek but has been on my To Watch list for a long time.

She wrote……

“who?”

I know. If you can’t be kind, say nothing. If you come across a thread about someone who has died, and you genuinely don’t know who they are, you either scroll on, or, you google and offer kind words to those who ARE upset, if you wish to do so.

It was just rude and uncalled for. In my opinion. 😾

Whatinthedoopla · 31/01/2026 18:49

What!! I only found out due this post.

She was far too young, and a great actress

blondebombsite13 · 31/01/2026 18:32

weaselpatrol · 30/01/2026 19:16

Bet you are sat at home giving yourself a big pat on the back for being so edgy and cool, when in fact you just look like an idiot who can’t do something as basic as use Google.

What did this person say?

Like a previous poster, I loved her in Beetlejuice and the Day-O dance in particular.

She was a great actress but I also felt she looked like she would just be a lot of fun to be around.

I have never seen Schitts Creek but has been on my To Watch list for a long time.

Clafoutie · 31/01/2026 17:37

Sisublondie · 31/01/2026 10:52

This has made me 💖 her even more……..

https://x.com/libertyjen/status/2017412181474861552?s=42

Bless her. This has made me cry.

Hope1970 · 31/01/2026 16:27

Oh my goodness. Sooo sad. I started watching Schitts Creek last September and felt I was late to the party...my sister couldn't believe I hadn't seen it.. Moira was just the funniest character...

Americano75 · 31/01/2026 15:57

hby9628 · 31/01/2026 13:50

Watching schitts creek for the second time is better than the first. There’s so many layers to it. I’m on my 3rd run of it.

I've watched it countless times and still notice stuff!

spiderlight · 31/01/2026 15:23

We watched SC in lockdown and almost immediately restarted it with teen DS, who absolutely loved it. It's such a comforting show, somehow. You never know quite what Moira is going to say next but every line is pure art. The wigs, the clothes, the delivery - just genius.

hby9628 · 31/01/2026 13:50

Watching schitts creek for the second time is better than the first. There’s so many layers to it. I’m on my 3rd run of it.

Coffeeishot · 31/01/2026 12:58

It seems it was a lockdown discovery for a few of us, Dd still lived at home but was furloughed, it gave us something to watched and part of a "routine" for the long days at home.

ThePoshUns · 31/01/2026 12:50

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 31/01/2026 12:08

Thanks @FrothyCothy I'm on episode 5 now. I only started watching it this morning. 😆

I can't seem to switch it off! 😬

I’m so envious that you are seeing it from the start. It got me through lockdown and I will be forever grateful to Catherine and the rest of the cast. An absolute gem of TV.

Coffeeishot · 31/01/2026 12:46

Sc is such a joy of a programme, we watched it on more4 or maybe E4, i might see if it is still on there and rewatch it.

MrsMurphyIWish · 31/01/2026 12:40

FrothyCothy · 31/01/2026 11:34

I’d love to be watching Schitt’s Creek for the first time ever, you’re in for a treat

Me too! The only show to make you laugh and cry in abundance!

She really did make Moira Rose - I could not imagine another casting.

Such a wonderful woman.

Tonissister · 31/01/2026 12:34

allmycagesweremental · 30/01/2026 19:12

So sad. Have just finished watching SC for the first time funnily enough as only recently came across it. She was brilliant as Moira Rose and I spent most of the first season not realising she was the mum from Home Alone until it suddenly clicked! We love the home alone movies in this house too and religiously watch each year. She will be missed.

I have watched SC without realising she was the mum in Home Alone too.

So sad. She was quite young.

ViolaChomp · 31/01/2026 12:31

This has hit me hard, loved her in Home Alone best and for all the love and support she gave Macaulay Culkin.. such sad news. Xx

yorkshiretoffee · 31/01/2026 12:21

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 31/01/2026 12:08

Thanks @FrothyCothy I'm on episode 5 now. I only started watching it this morning. 😆

I can't seem to switch it off! 😬

It gets better and better, right to the end. It's rare a series does that.

I've been rewatching it the last few weeks - one a night - every moment is a joy.