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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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Talapia · 30/01/2026 21:55

Such sad news ...she was a fabulous talent

CaseClosedWineOpened · 30/01/2026 21:51

Gutted - SC is one of my favourite shows ever. Amazing actress 😢

unbelievablybelievable · 30/01/2026 21:49

Just told DH and his response, "but the poor bébé!"

Christmasjoyis · 30/01/2026 21:39

Genuine heart ache for lady… schits creek isn’t go to happy place/ I love her

Coffeecocoabeans · 30/01/2026 21:38

So sad about this news. When I first watched schitts creek I thought wtf but as the show went on I absolutely loved Moira Rose! Brilliant acting, so so funny and no one else like her, I couldn’t imagine anyone else taking on that role.
Just thinking about Moira’s audition for the choir now is making me laugh! Thank you Bebe.

I’m definitely going to try that moira rose tequila a pp mentioned, and will find and watch all of her other shows/ films that I haven’t seen.

RIP Catherine O’Hara 😥

Clafoutie · 30/01/2026 21:32

WinterCarlisle · 30/01/2026 20:33

Let’s all ignore the spectacular fuckwit that is @Netcurtainnelly. They’re obviously as thick as mince (sorry, mince).

I’m imagining Moira Rose’s response though…….

Agreed. Moria might say “ be careful, John, lest you suffer vertigo from the dizzying heights of your moral high ground”

Willow12345 · 30/01/2026 21:32

We are all so sad about this news.
The SC folding cheese scene was Moira Rose at her finest.
What an amazing actress. She will be missed 💔

Foggytree · 30/01/2026 21:29

Very sad. She was fab as Moira Rose.

The last thing I saw her in was a documentary about John Candy. Never realised they were all in a comedy group together.

Peridot1 · 30/01/2026 21:28

So shocking and sad. Loved her in Schittt’s Creek. And Home Alone.

Definitely a loss that has shocked me.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 30/01/2026 21:25

Sad news.

Aintgointogoa · 30/01/2026 21:25

I am gutted 🖤 She was on such a roll. So so funny in The Studio as well. Forever in our hearts as the inimitable Moira Rose. And yes, Danny Boy as an eulogy....family must be devastated, it was so quick. Thank you Catherine. Here's a toast but not in aw-ful fruit wine ....💐🌈

CoffeeCoffeePlease · 30/01/2026 21:25

I read somewhere quite recently that Catherine invented the unique accent she adopted for Schitt’s Creek and also the pronunciation of ‘bebe’ and the director loved it so it stuck. How great is that.

tabbycandykitten · 30/01/2026 21:23

I am unspeakably sad about this! And celeb deaths don’t usually bother me,
I loved her in Schitts Creek and then again in a very different role in The Last of Us. She seemed so “youthful” and didn’t miss a beat with her lines.

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 21:21

ProfessorLeveretGrey · 30/01/2026 21:08

Thank you @LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway . That was a real kindness to me as I was stressing madly. Thanks

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Awww, that's OK. 😘

Isthisright220 · 30/01/2026 21:21

longtompot · 30/01/2026 20:45

Such sad sad news. 71 is really no age. I've not watched Schitts Creek so she will always be Kevin's mom to me. Will be even sadder watching Home Alone, for both her and John Candy no longer being with us
RIP

and John heard, who played the dad

joanofaardvark · 30/01/2026 21:21

So sad about this. I was lucky enough to attend the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiere and can confirm she was truly lovely. Friendly, funny, welcoming - gave off the aura she'd been your friend for years. Weirdly down to earth for a Hollywood star too. Just lovely.

hby9628 · 30/01/2026 21:20

So sad. She was amazing. What a legend.

MoiraRoseVibes · 30/01/2026 21:19

I’m genuinely so sad. What a beautiful woman. My username has been this for a few years now ❤️

Thesofathatwas · 30/01/2026 21:13

I have Danny boy ringing around my head 😌

Bluemin · 30/01/2026 21:12

Awww this is so sad. 71 is no age. I had just introduced my teens to the wonder of Schitts Creek.

Shmoigel · 30/01/2026 21:12

She was an amazing actress and comedienne. Beetlejuice, Schitts creek, Nightmare before Christmas and home alone. All favourites. 71 far too young.

KnitFastDieWarm · 30/01/2026 21:09

Oh Moira 😪

Who knows what will befall us tomorrow, John. You could be hit by a Mack truck or bopped on the head by a tiny piece of space debris.

Americano75 · 30/01/2026 21:08

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 20:40

Awwww, I'm sorry to hear that. This year isn't going too well for me either to be honest. Won't go into it why. Also, several other people I am close to are having a shit year so far. Hopefully it will get better for us all soon. Flowers

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We need to burn some sage or something. 💐

ProfessorLeveretGrey · 30/01/2026 21:08

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 21:04

Thanks for sharing that ... @ProfessorLeveretGrey

From your facebook link - and as I say, it doesn't take anyone to yours...

Thank you @LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway . That was a real kindness to me as I was stressing madly. Thanks

Thesofathatwas · 30/01/2026 21:07

There will always be a bebe’s chamber in our house thanks to Moira