Dan Levy is speaking from a place of deep loss as he opens up about the death of beloved co-star and family friend Catherine O’Hara. He shared an emotional and personal glimpse into the grief he is still processing.
The actor and creator appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on March 31, marking his first major appearance since O’Hara’s passing.
NBCWhile promoting his new Netflix series “Big Mistakes,” the conversation gently shifted to his former “Schitt’s Creek” co-star, whom he has long described as part of his extended family.
‘A Collective Loss’: Levy Calls O’Hara Irreplaceable
During the interview, host Jimmy Fallon offered his condolences and reflected on Levy’s earlier visit to the show alongside his “Schitt’s Creek” cast.
“Listen, it’s like a collective loss, I think,” Levy said in response. “She was the greatest. She’s irreplaceable.”
He went on to share what has brought him comfort in the days since her passing.
“The great comfort for me has just been to see how loved she was, you know what I mean? The outpouring. Everyone felt like they kind of knew her.”
Fallon & Levy Remember O’Hara’s Talent and Legacy
Fallon also paid tribute to O’Hara’s lasting impact, praising both her comedic range and screen presence. “One of the funniest comedians I’ve ever seen. Can do characters. Gorgeous.”
Levy echoed that admiration, pointing to the talent that set her apart.
NBCUniversal“Unbelievably talented at improvising. One of the great, great, great, great queens.”
O’Hara was widely known for her work in films including “Home Alone,” “Best in Show,” “Beetlejuice,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” as well as her role as Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” which remains one of her most celebrated performances.
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GettyCatherine O’Hara appeared on “Schitt’s Creek” with Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, and Annie Murphy, portraying Moira Rose, the bold and eccentric head of the Rose family.
After her death in January at 71 following a brief illness, Levy was honored with a heartfelt tribute that spoke to their long-standing connection both on and off screen.
“What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years. Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. I will cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her,” he wrote.
“My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke, and every member of her big, beautiful family.”
His father, Eugene Levy, also shared his grief at the time, reflecting on a friendship that spanned more than five decades. In a statement shared by People at the time, he said:
“Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O’Hara for over fifty years. From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to SCTV, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years on Schitt’s Creek, I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship. And I will miss her. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke, and the entire O’Hara family.”
GettyAs tributes continue to pour in, Levy’s words capture not only a personal loss but also a shared sense of grief among fans and collaborators touched by O’Hara’s work.
