Of all the unexpected bad news out of left field, Catherine O’Hara suddenly passing at age 71 made me cry OH NO at top volume.
Like literally everyone else, I LOVED Catherine O’Hara.
There are currently about one million tributes to Catherine online, so I’m just going to pick one favorite memory to share and that is: I honestly don’t know how we would’ve made it through the pandemic lockdown without Schitt’s Creek and Moira Rose. She was such a bright spot during that awful time. I absolutely loved all of the scenes involving the Women’s Choir (probably because I’m a lifelong Choir Lady myself), but remember her audition? The bizarre scat singing and the shaker egg in one hand. 🤣 How on earth did she come up with that? I often wondered how the other actors made it through even one take with Moira Rose without cracking up.
When Moira Rose auditions for the Schitt’s Creek Women’s Choir:
Thanks for the laughs Catherine, but you left us way too soon! There are so many other Baby Boomers that should’ve gone before you (especially the one in The White House). NOT FAIR. I was so looking forward to seeing you in Season Two of The Studio and whatever else you ever decided to do.
😢
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I’ve loved her in everything she’s been in. I was so shocked and saddened to hear about her passing. May she rest in peace.
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Yes, may she rest peacefully. At least we have all her performances to console us.
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Very sad news.
She was a treasure.
😰
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She really was. 💔
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It’s true, way too left field and not the news we needed at all! I think I fell in love with her watching Best in Show. ❤
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Oh yes! I need to rewatch that in her honor this weekend ❤️
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So sad 😭
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And she was Canadian too. 😢
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Yesssss Schitt’s Creek was ours too!
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It was. So many funny Canadians.
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Sad news…
I’ve never seen Schitts Creek before. But watching that clip… I loved how everyone’s expressions turned…. You’re right. I’m surprised nobody broke!
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She was great. Just watched a mighty wind.
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Oh I should watch that. Just re-watched Best in Show. Thanks for commenting. RIP Catherine. 😔
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Best in Show. Another great one.
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