Catherine O’Hara’s death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with colleagues and collaborators continuing to mourn the loss of the Emmy-winning icon.
Amid that grief, the cast and creative team behind “The Studio” have withdrawn from Apple TV’s upcoming press day in her honor.
Deadline reported Saturday, January 31, that the team will no longer attend the streamer’s highly anticipated press event scheduled for Tuesday, February 3. Their decision comes as the entertainment industry continues to grapple with O’Hara’s death at 71.
Apple and Lionsgate Honor a ‘Singular Genius’
Apple and Lionsgate acknowledged the decision in a joint statement shared with Deadline, speaking openly about the profound loss felt across the production.
“We are all heartbroken by the loss of Catherine O’Hara,” the companies said.
“An undeniable legend, icon, and incomparable talent, Catherine elevated every project she was a part of, including the singular genius she brought to her role on The Studio, and every transcendent performance she gifted to us.”
The statement added, “Her artistic accomplishments will forever bring humor, light, and love for generations to come, and her brilliance and generosity of spirit touched everyone around her. We will hold her in our hearts, always.”
Cast Was Scheduled to Appear Without O’Hara
GettySeth Rogen and his costars Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, and Chase Sui Wonders had been scheduled to take part in Apple TV’s panel for the series. Deadline reported that O’Hara was not originally expected to attend the event.
People confirmed on Friday, January 30, that O’Hara died after a brief hospitalization following an undisclosed illness.
In a statement, her agency, Creative Artists Agency, said, “Prolific multi-award-winning actress, writer and comedian Catherine O’Hara died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. A private celebration of life will be held by the family.”
Tributes Pour In for a Beloved Performer
GettyO’Hara most recently appeared as Patty Leigh on the debut season of “The Studio,” portraying a seasoned studio executive navigating the shifting pressures of a changing industry.
The role marked another memorable chapter in a career defined by depth, humor, and quiet authority.
In September 2025, she won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, one of her final public appearances.
That same month, she was also honored with the Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award at the TIFF Tribute Awards, presented by her longtime friend and “Schitt’s Creek” collaborator Eugene Levy.
Following her death, Rogen shared a deeply personal tribute reflecting on her impact.
“Really don’t know what to say,” he wrote. “I told O’Hara when I first met her I thought she was the funniest person I’d ever had the pleasure of watching on screen. ‘Home Alone’ was the movie that made me want to make movies. Getting to work with her was a true honor.”
O’Hara is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons. As tributes continue to pour in, she is being remembered not only for a legendary body of work, but for the warmth, generosity, and humanity she carried into every room and every role.
