As word spread of iconic actress Catherine O’Hara’s shocking death on January 30, 2026, many Hallmark Channel stars were among those grieving. Many took to social media to share their sadness as well as precious memories of working with O’Hara, best known for roles including the mom in the “Home Alone” movies, Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” and Delia in the “Beetlejuice” movies.
Multiple Hallmark Stars Shared on Instagram How ‘Devastated’ They Are Over Catherine O’Hara’s Death
GettyIt was immediately apparent on social media how hard O’Hara’s death hit many creatives in the Hallmark universe. “The Chicken Sisters” star Genevieve Angelson shared a photo of O’Hara in her Instagram Stories and wrote, “I can’t think of a single actress alive or dead who means more to me.”
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” star Kristin Booth shared a photo in her Stories, too, and simply wrote, “Heartbroken,” while “Providence Falls” star Katie Stevens wrote that she was “devastated.”
Actor Marcus Rosner, who runs a movie production company in Alberta, Canada, shared a photo in his Stories of O’Hara in “Home Alone” and wrote, “My god that sucks. You were America’s Mum and the best part was that you were Canadian.”
“Hearts Around the Table” star Ashley Newbrough posted a clip of O’Hara in “Schitt’s Creek” and a photo of the actress in her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Devastated to hear that we lost this icon 💔”
Mary McDonnell, who co-starred in December’s “Twelve Dates Till Christmas” series, also shared a photo of O’Hara in her Stories and wrote, “My heart is breaking. In waves. Catherine was a beacon. Her potential limitless. An inspiration always…And the warmest eyes in that smile. RIP Beautiful Catherine. thank you dearly forever. ✨✨✨✨”
Brooke Shields Loved That Catherine O’Hara Impersonated Her
“When Calls The Heart” and “Flower Shop Mysteries” star Brooke Shields shared a throwback clip of O’Hara impersonating her on “SCTV” — a sketch comedy show O’Hara was a castmember on in the late 70s. During an appearance in 1984, O’Hara played the actress and model on a spoof talk show called “The Brooke Shields Show.”
“What an honor it was to be spoofed by Catherine O’Hara,” Shields captioned her post. “What an unfathomable loss. We love you, Catherine. Comedy won’t be the same without her. Sending love to Catherine’s family, friends, castmates, and fans today. Truly beloved.”
Ryan McPartlin Says Catherine O’Hara Was ‘Everything You Hope a Legend Will Be’
Getty“Double Scoop” star Ryan McPartlin paid tribute to O’Hara, too, posting photos of them together on the set of their 2013 movie “The Right Kind of Wrong,” which he said they filmed right after he wrapped the final season of “Chuck.”
He wrote of O’Hara, “She was everything you hope a legend will be…genuine, generous with her time, and unbelievably kind.”
“Standing on set with her,” he continued, “I felt like that kid from Chicago again, watching Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, and Waiting for Guffman…never imagining I’d one day be on set working with her. It wasn’t lost on me for a second what an honor that was.”
McPartlin concluded by sharing, “What a talent. What a person. What a legacy! When you meet your heroes, you hope they’ll be like Catherine! Remember to treat people with warmth and grace at every level. I’ll always be a huge fan. My kids will always be fans. And their kids. And theirs. Rest well.”
R.I.P Catherine O’Hara a FABULOUS ACTRESS.
She absolutely was!