The world is mourning the loss of a film and television legend: Catherine O’Hara is dead at 71. The news of the “Home Alone” star’s death was announced on Friday, January 30. At present, no cause of death has been shared, but her rep revealed that O’Hara passed away in her Los Angeles Bentwood home “following a brief illness,” TMZ reports.
O’Hara was beloved in the entertainment industry, and tributes have been pouring in from fans, loved ones, and colleagues who cherished their time with her. Among these tributes is one from “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon.
Cynthia Nixon Pays Tribute to Catherine O’Hara
Nixon paid tribute to O’Hara on Instagram minutes ago. She posted a black-and-white photo of the actress in a car. A younger O’Hara looks into the camera and poses. Nixon shared her thoughts in the caption, penning a heartfelt tribute to someone she cared for so deeply.
“RIP Catherine O’Hara,” her message begins. “Always so hilarious. Always so elegant. Always so warm. What a terrible moment to lose one of our funniest comedians. One year I was at the Aspen Comedy Festival when Jerry Lewis was being honored, and he dared repeat the age-old myth that women can never be as funny as men.”
Nixon continued, “When he took questions from the audience the first person up was the lady in question. She had only to stand and say ‘Mr. Lewis, my name is Catherine O’Hara’ and the whole place exploded with applause and cheers. That was her in a nutshell—a soft touch with a zinger that hit ‘em right between the eyes. We will miss you dearly, but will be rewatching all your ingenious performances in the days, weeks and years to come.”
Fans Show Their Support for Cynthia Nixon
Nixon’s post is not even an hour old, but it is already attracting a lot of attention from fans who were moved by her tribute. The comment section has been flooded with loving messages from those mourning the loss of someone so brilliant!
“This one hurts,” a comment reads. “A legend, an icon. Rest in peace queen,” another person shared. Other reactions include, “She was an absolute icon and an inspiration to many,” “Omg she is so beautiful!!!!!!,” and “She’s left behind THE funniest character on TV ever bar none. What a legacy.”
O’Hara leaves behind an incredible legacy and is lovingly remembered for her work in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek,” and “Beetlejuice.”
