Eugene Levy paid tribute to his longtime collaborator Catherine O’Hara amid the information of her demise, sharing simply how a lot he “cherished” her on- and off-screen.
“Phrases appear insufficient to specific the loss I really feel at present,” Levy mentioned in an announcement. “I had the respect of figuring out and dealing with the good Catherine O’Hara for over fifty years.”
He continued: “From our beginnings on the Second Metropolis stage, to SCTV, to the films we did with Chris Visitor, to our six wonderful years on ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ I cherished our working relationship, however most of all our friendship. And I’ll miss her.”
Earlier than concluding his assertion, Levy famous that his coronary heart went out to O’Hara’s household, together with her husband, Bo Welch, and their sons, Matthew and Luke.
Levy and O’Hara most just lately collaborated on the comedy “Schitt’s Creek,” which the actor and his son, Dan Levy, created collectively. Within the present, Levy and O’Hara performed Johnny and Moira Rose, the respective patriarch and matriarch of the as soon as prosperous Rose household compelled to rebuild their life in an sadly named city.
O’Hara additionally collaborated with Christopher Visitor and Levy on 4 mockumentary movies: “Ready for Guffman,” “Finest in Present,” “A Mighty Wind” and “For Your Consideration.”
Levy wasn’t alone in celebrating O’Hara on Friday, nonetheless, as many from the “Schitt’s Creek” solid commemorated her legacy following her passing (which got here on the age of 71 after a quick sickness).
“What a present to have gotten to bop within the heat glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all these years,” Dan Levy wrote on Instagram Friday.
“Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was prolonged household earlier than she ever performed my household,” he continued. “It’s arduous to think about a world with out her in it. I’ll cherish each humorous reminiscence I used to be lucky sufficient to make along with her.”
Sarah Levy, the elder Levy’s daughter who performed Twyla Sands on “Schitt’s Creek,” took to Instagram with a tribute of her personal. “This one cuts deep,” she wrote. “What an honor it has been to know and work with and love Catherine O’Hara. Cheers to all that you just delivered to this world – you may be so, so missed.”
Actor Tim Rozon posted on his Instagram Tales following the information, writing, “The kindest eyes, the warmest smile and the perfect chuckle that may fill the room.”
Rozon additionally starred on “Schitt’s Creek,” taking part in Annie Murphy’s love curiosity Mutt Schitt on seasons 1 and a pair of of the critically acclaimed comedy.
Jennifer Robertson, who performed the mayor’s spouse Jocelyn on “Schitt’s Creek,” mentioned on Instagram that “being in Catherine O’Hara’s orbit was a phenomenal and magical present.”
The actress continued: “She was an absolute star who by no means understood why folks made such a fuss over her. Catherine was actually certainly one of a form. Her passing is a loss for everybody who knew and cherished her, and a loss for Canada. You’ll be deeply missed Catherine.”
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