Dan Levy Honors Catherine O’Hara—And Her Past Words About Him Hit Even Harder Now

Since the world learned that Catherine O'Harasuddenly died in January 2026, many of her biggest fans have been revisiting her relationships with her most notable co-stars, like John Candy. Now, one of her closest collaborators, Dan Levy, has paid tribute to the comedy legend and their decades-long bond. His words make it especially meaningful to reflect on what O’Hara said about Dan Levy years before her passing.

Dan Levy’s Heartfelt Tribute to Catherine O’Hara

Thanks to Catherine O'Hara's decades-long friendship and creative partnership with Eugene Levy, she knew his son Dan from birth. Their relationship deepened when they collaborated for years on Schitt's Creek. In the wake of her sudden death, Dan Levy has paid tribute to O'Hara on Instagram, expressing what she meant to him and how hard he finds it to accept she is gone.

"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."

Dan Levy finished his post by expressing his support for O'Hara's family. "My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke, and every member of her big, beautiful family."

Catherine O’Hara’s Statements About Dan Levy Revealed Their Bond and Her Respect for Him

During a February 2021 The Guardian interview, Catherine O'Hara discussed Schitt's Creek extensively. In a beautiful quote from that article, O'Hara told the outlet that Schitt's Creek was such a loving show because of Dan Levy. "The love in the show, that really comes from Danny and Eugene, because that’s the world Danny wants to live in, and so do I.”

Later in the interview, O'Hara shared a charming story about working with Dan and Eugene Levy on Schitt's Creek. That tale revealed that even when his father was understandably worried that he was being put under too much pressure, O'Hara believed in Dan Levy.

"Actually, the Christmas medley was written as a solo piece, but I begged to do it with Daniel and he said yes right away. But Eugene – he’s so protective, he’s such a great father – he said: ‘I think you’re putting too much pressure on him: he’s already writing, producing and acting.’ And I said: ‘Come on, let him try!’ And, of course, Daniel shows up and it took him two minutes to get it."

Our thoughts are with Catherine O'Hara’s family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.