Michael P. O'Hara, brother of the late Catherine O'Hara, has shared poignant details about her final days and a moving dream he had shortly before her passing. The actress, best known for her role as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, died on January 30 at the age of 71 from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause.
On his podcast Dreams of Our Loved Ones, Michael revealed that his sister 'wasn't talking much in the end' and did not want to speak on the phone. He described a dream he had a few days before her death, in which he hugged her, interpreting it as 'sort of a goodbye.' After her death, he dreamt of her renovating a new house in the afterlife, where she was 'very happy' and told him he could 'sleep here anytime.'
O'Hara's death prompted an outpouring of grief from Hollywood. She received a posthumous award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Actor Awards for her role in The Studio. Her co-star Seth Rogen accepted the award, calling it a 'very sad honour' and delivering a heartfelt tribute that moved the audience to tears.
The actress, also known for Home Alone and Best in Show, died at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Her brother's reflections highlight the enduring bond between them, as he noted, 'The love continues no matter what. They're always with us.'
