The world reels at the loss of Catherine O'Hara, and Dan Levy feels the tremor. As David and Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, Levy and O'Hara danced between wit and pathos with a brilliance rarely witnessed. From the absurdity of family meetings at the Rosebud Motel to the poignant confessions in their boutique, no future duo promises quite such a prosperous and aching partnership, and even the actor's words hint at the void left behind.

Dan Levy took to his Instagram to write a heartfelt tribute to Catherine O'Hara. Sharing a selfie of themselves and a picture of him and Catherine O'Hara as David and Moira Rose performing the iconic Christmas duet, Levy highlighted the joy of their decades-long connection.

"It is hard to imagine a world without her in it." Dan Levy’s reflection reveals the quiet gravity of Catherine O'Hara’s absence. He spoke of dancing in the glow of her brilliance and of the actress being extended family before ever becoming his mother on Schitt's Creek. Her presence, he implied, was indispensable both on-set and in life.

The Good Grief actor reminisced about every shared experience with Catherine O'Hara, from the chaotic rehearsals at the Rosebud Motel to intimate moments of laughter off-camera. Each memory, he suggested, carried lessons of artistry, patience, and generosity, leaving an indelible mark on his career and personal growth.

In concluding his tribute, Dan Levy acknowledged Catherine O'Hara’s family: Bo, Matthew, Luke, and all those close to her. By honoring her relatives, he celebrated the fullness of her life, reminding audiences that Catherine O'Hara’s brilliance shone not just on screen, but within every circle she touched.

One would say O'Hara would be immensely happy with his tribute, knowing how highly she thought of Dan Levy.

How Catherine O'Hara felt about Dan Levy

As seen in Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell, Catherine O'Hara was initially hesitant to commit to a long-running television role, yet she trusted Dan Levy’s vision. He famously persuaded her to join by asking for just one season, which evolved into a six-season, Emmy-winning masterpiece, demonstrating the depth of her professional trust in his vision.

Long before Schitt's Creek, Catherine O'Hara had a personal connection to Dan Levy, having been a close friend and collaborator of Eugene Levy for over fifty years. Not to mention her closeness with Dan Levy was further amplified when she humorously claimed during Eugene Levy's Hall of Fame that she had known him since he was in the womb.

During the same event, she also mentioned how proud she felt for Dan and Sarah Levy when they worked hard in the production of Schitt's Creek. All of this highlights how much of a great bond Dan Levy and Catherine O'Hara had

What do you make of Dan Levy's tribute to Catherine O'Hara? Let us know in the comments!

Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui