Then came Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek. O’Hara transformed what could have been a one-note caricature into an absurd, tender, unforgettable character. Her bizarre wardrobe and alien accent masked vulnerability and fierce devotion—a testament to her lifetime of discipline and insight.
Colleagues remember her as collaborative, exacting, and endlessly supportive. She proved comedy could carry heartache, absurdity could hold truth, and specificity in character work could spark universal empathy. Whether as a neurotic pet owner, a desperate mother, or a washed-up star, O’Hara made audiences see themselves in the madness.
Her passing closes a chapter for the Second City generation that reshaped comedy, but her influence lives on in actors she inspired and fans worldwide. That unforgettable image of Kate shouting into the wind reminds us: Catherine O’Hara found her way into hearts everywhere—and her legacy will never fade.
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