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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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Clafoutie · 30/01/2026 21:07

Miranda65 · 30/01/2026 20:45

She was wonderful as Moira Rose. We should all raise a glass of fruit wine to her!

Indeed! Even though that wine is aw-ful

Erincr · 30/01/2026 21:06

Oh No!!

Clafoutie · 30/01/2026 21:05

I so agree OP. I am currently on my 4th rewatch of Schitt’s Creek, having at first been one of many people it seems who couldn’t get into it. I’m so glad I carried on as I now see what a beautiful, profound and warm show it turned out to be. It is my comfort watch too. And Moria was sublime. I have at least one of her lines in my head most days! So very sad, and only 71.

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...

Catherine O'Hara has died
LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 21:02

ProfessorLeveretGrey · 30/01/2026 20:58

I really hope that if you click on the link it does not take you to my personal facebook page! Can anyone reassure?

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No, it just takes me to mine. Smile

Codyrhodesisaheel · 30/01/2026 21:01

This is one of those celeb deaths that viscerally hurts.

Raineys · 30/01/2026 20:59

My 25 year old son has come for the weekend and mentioned how good she was in Schitts, she really was much loved.
Rip.

ProfessorLeveretGrey · 30/01/2026 20:58

ProfessorLeveretGrey · 30/01/2026 20:54

https://www.facebook.com/AllontheBoard/?locale=en_GB

I really hope that if you click on the link it does not take you to my personal facebook page! Can anyone reassure?

venus7 · 30/01/2026 20:55

I want to watch SC all over again........and shall. She was utterly brilliant.

CompetitionMyArse · 30/01/2026 20:50

She was an absolute legend. A true comic genius and a wonderful actress. RIP Catherine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving us Moira.

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 20:48

Netcurtainnelly · 30/01/2026 20:27

It’s “educate yourself,” not “oneself.” Once again. Correcting others clearly isn’t your strength.

😂

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Gosh, how embarrassing. It's clear why that poster said 'educate oneself.'

Miranda65 · 30/01/2026 20:45

She was wonderful as Moira Rose. We should all raise a glass of fruit wine to her!

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

ZoeHS · 30/01/2026 20:45

I am genuinely really sad about her death.

I have just started watching ‘Schitts Creek’ and it’s been getting me through a very dark time. Her character Moira Rose cracks me up.

My daughter and I only just watched Home Alone 2 (not the first time, obviously) last Friday.

So sad. I didn’t realise she was 71. She seemed so young still.

echt · 30/01/2026 20:44

I rarely speak out loud to my devices but said Oh no! when the news came through on the Guardian.
I only saw her in "Schitt's Creek" and loved the impossible glamour of Moira Rose, and Catherine O' Hara's wonderful acting.
She's woman of my vintage, so yes, 71 does feel untimely from where I'm standing. I wanted to be like her when I grow up.

Bloody sad start to my day.

fashionqueen0123 · 30/01/2026 20:42

SwankyPants · 30/01/2026 20:37

So sad

😢

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 20:40

Americano75 · 30/01/2026 20:35

My cat died yesterday and now this. 2026 can get in the fucking bin already.

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

Moosiemoo14 · 30/01/2026 20:40

Netcurtainnelly · 30/01/2026 20:22

Imagine thinking my entire cultural literacy hinges on recognising an actress from Home Alone. I’ll survive, promise.

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Be careful, lest you suffer vertigo from the dizzying heights of your moral ground.

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ThePoshUns · 30/01/2026 20:40

Thanks for sharing @SwankyPants. very moving

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 20:39

Awww @SwankyPants that is so cute 😢

Americano75 · 30/01/2026 20:39

Of all the threads for there to be a stupid, pointless fight on. Fuck's sake.

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 30/01/2026 20:38

Netcurtainnelly · 30/01/2026 20:22

Imagine thinking my entire cultural literacy hinges on recognising an actress from Home Alone. I’ll survive, promise.

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Yeah, because that is ALL SHE DID. That one film. 🙄

Seriously, the doubling down is just embarrassing now mate.

FrothyCothy · 30/01/2026 20:37

I feel like I did when Robin Williams died. Like him, she is such a large figure in the lives of my generation. Such sad news.

I also feel sad for those who worked with her - especially on Schitt’s Creek as they seemed to be such a close knit group. Macauley Culkin’s tribute is very sweet and sad - he had such a terrible relationship with his own parents, I love that the two of them remained close.