The comedy world is reeling from the news that icon Catherine O’Hara has died. Known for her indelible performances in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone, and Best in Show, to name a few, O’Hara was considered one of our comedy greats. Two Saturday Night Live alums were quick to share their heartache over O’Hara’s passing, joining the many fans, luminaries, and celebrities shocked by her untimely death.
Tributes From SNL Alumni
View this post on InstagramIn a post shared by Cheri Oteri, who dazzled audiences with her sidesplitting characters on Saturday Night Live from 1995–2000, she shared a tribute on her Instagram account, writing:
“What an inspiration. She carried a light with her comedy that you took in whenever you saw her. May perpetual light shine upon her beautiful soul. ?”
Fans and fellow comedians were quick to offer condolences and their own reactions to the comedy legend’s death, including original Saturday Night Live cast member Laraine Newman, who wrote, “A true genius and an incomprehensible loss.”
Fans echoed the SNL alums’ sentiments, with one writing, “I’m simply devastated.” Another added, “I admired this woman. She was definitely in the class with Lucy and Carol.”
“One of the greats,” gushed one more.
News of the comedy legend’s death was shared by the Creative Artists Agency on Friday, stating only that she had died after a “brief illness.”
A Legendary Career in Comedy
Considered one of the comedy greats, Catherine O’Hara is best known for her roles in Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and Schitt’s Creek. The Canadian-American actress hosted Saturday Night Live twice, the first time in 1991 and a second time in 1992. O’Hara was actually hired as a cast member on the late-night sketch show in 1981 but lasted just one week. Feeling a loyalty to her original comedy troupe on SCTV (Second City Television), O’Hara left Saturday Night Live to return to SCTV.
Though Laraine Newman and Cheri Oteri were part of different Saturday Night Live eras, the two iconic comediennes were recently part of Sketch Fest in San Francisco, which brought together an illustrious group of women cast members of Saturday Night Live, including Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, and Julia Sweeney.
More Celebrities Pay Tribute
Cheri Oteri is among many celebrities sharing their heartbreak over Catherine O’Hara, including The Studio co-star Seth Rogen, Katie Couric, Viola Davis, and her Schitt’s Creek co-star Dan Levy.
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