Michael Keaton, Dan Levy among stars honoring Catherine O’Hara's brilliance after her death at 71

BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Catherine O’Hara’s death has sent shockwaves through Hollywood. The cherished Canadian actress’ death was confirmed by her manager on Friday, January 30.

Stars such as Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Tim Burton, Seth Rogen, Meryl Streep, and many others have shared heartfelt tributes, remembering the iconic 'Beetlejuice' actress, who died unexpectedly at 71.

Even her 'Home Alone' co-star Macaulay Culkin honored her memory, celebrating her warmth and talent. O’Hara’s career was not limited to film; she began on the stage. Her very first acting role was portraying the Virgin Mary in a nativity play, marking the start of a remarkable journey.

Celebrities pay their respects to Catherine O’Hara 

The death of the Canadian actress has shocked the entertainment world. She fell seriously ill after a brief period of illness, which tragically led to her death. 

Celebrities across Hollywood have expressed their grief, sharing heartfelt tributes and honoring her remarkable career following her untimely death.

Michael Keaton

“We go back before the first Beetlejuice. She’s been my pretend wife, my pretend nemesis and my real life, true friend. This one hurts. Man am I gonna miss her,” he wrote on Instagram.

Both actors worked on Tim Barton's iconic film 'Beetlejuice'. 

Alex Baldwin 

Alec Baldwin honored his late 'Beetlejuice' co-star Catherine O’Hara after she died on Friday. “Catherine O’Hara was one of the greatest comic talents in the movie business,” Baldwin told Page Six in a statement.

“She had a quality that was all her own and my sympathy goes out to Bo and their family,” he added.

'Schitt's Creek' stars

As the world mourns Catherine O'Hara's death, her 'Schitt's Creek's co-star Dan Levy shares, "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. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke and every member of her big, beautiful family." 

Jennifer Robertson, who played Jocelyn Schitt on the sitcom, told Page Six, “I am deeply saddened to hear we have lost Catherine. Being in Catherine O’Hara’s orbit was a beautiful, magical gift. She was an absolute star who never understood why people made such a fuss about her. Her passing is a loss for everyone who knew and loved her. My deepest condolences to Bo, her sons and the O’Hara family.”

Seth Rogen

“Really don’t know what to say… I told O’Hara when I first met her I thought she was the funniest person I’d ever had the pleasure of watching on screen. Home Alone was the movie that made me want to make movies. Getting to work with her was a true honor,” Seth, who worked with her on 'The Studio', wrote.

“She was hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous… she made me want to make our show good enough to be worthy of her presence in it. This is just devastating. We’re all lucky we got to live in a world with her in it.”

Michael Buble

Michael Buble shared a heartfelt post on Instagram with an image of O'Hara.

He shares, "Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to cover it. Catherine O’Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this world and her passing hits with a weight I can’t fully put into words," and continued how sad he is for the passing of the actress.

Rita Wilson

“Catherine O’Hara - a woman who was authentic and truthful in all she did. You saw it in her work, if you knew her you saw it in her life, and you saw it in her family. Bo, Luke and Matthew, our deepest sympathies. May Catherine rest in peace. May her memory be eternal,” Rita Wilsom, wife of Tom Hanks, shared.

Andy Cohen

'Watch What Happens Live!' host Andy Cohen shared a post saying, "Catherine O’Hara. The absolute greatest. Only 71. An angel. The funniest. This is shocking."

Meryl Streep 

The 'Rock and Rule', 'Heartburn' co-star Meryl Streep said, “Catherine O’Hara brought love and light to our world, through whipsmart compassion for the collection of eccentrics she portrayed...such a loss for her family and friends, and the audience she graced as friends.”

Pedro Pascal

Pedro, who starred with Catherine in 'The Last of Us' season 2, wrote, “Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always.”

Ellen DeGeneres

Following news of Catherine O’Hara’s death, TV show host Ellen DeGeneres shared a brief message highlighting the late actress’s legacy as one of comedy’s most beloved figures. DeGeneres writes, "Catherine O’Hara was a brilliant comedian. Sending love to all who adored her, which might just be everyone." 

Tim Burton

The director shared a heartfelt message about Catherine O’Hara: "Catherine, I love you... You were a special part of my life and after life." O’Hara collaborated with the director on several films, including 'Beetlejuice', 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', and 'Frankenweenie'.