Catherine O'Hara Reveals The Only Role She Wants To Be Remembered For

February 2, 2026

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara, the legendary actress known for her brilliant work in film and television.

O’Hara passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, at age 71 after a "brief illness," her representatives confirmed.

Over a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, O’Hara brought laughter and unforgettable characters to audiences around the world. She starred in beloved classics like Home Alone and Beetlejuice, and delivered one of her most acclaimed performances as the wildly eccentric Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, a role that earned her an Emmy and helped the show win international praise.

In a moment that resonates now more deeply than ever, a video circulating online (below) shows O’Hara asked what role she most wanted to be remembered for. She paused for a moment, and then answered beautifully.

"Mother of my children."

@cultureapothecary When asked what she wanted to be known for, Catherine O’Hara simply said: “a wife and a mom.” Rest in peace, Catherine O’Hara 🪽 #catherineohara #rip #actress #hollywood #homealone ♬ original sound - Culture Apothecary

 

feel good videoDogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious

feel good storiesHumane Societies Are Saving Feral Cats By Giving Them Jobs

feel good storiesMeet Chonkers - The 2,000-Pound Sea Lion Taking Over San Francisco’s Pier 39

feel good storiesThis Groundhog’s Dig Revealed a 19,000-Year-Old Secret

feel good storiesMom Left Speechless After Reading Son’s Mother’s Day School Assignment

feel good videoThey Put a German Shepherd in Charge of Babysitting a Group of Doberman Puppies

feel good videoHealing With Harmony: Nurse Goes Viral For Singing To Patients After Surgery

feel good videoDog Watches Man Throw Football on TV and Has the Most Hilarious Reaction

feel good videoUPS Driver Hailed a Hero After Saving Little Calf

feel good videoRetired Dad Finds His True Calling Cuddling Babies in the NICU