Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short paid tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara, hailing her as "the greatest, most brilliant, kindest, sweetest angel" that any of them worked with. The heartfelt gesture took place during their "The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short" comedy show in Austin, Texas, just hours after O'Hara's death was announced.
A large image of the beloved actress appeared on screen behind the two comedians as they stood on stage to honor her memory. O'Hara, who passed away at 71 following a brief illness, had been a longtime friend and collaborator of Short's, having first met her in the Canadian sketch comedy series "Second City Television" back in the late 1970s.
Martin, meanwhile, had previously worked with O'Hara on the 1994 film "A Simple Twist of Fate," directed by Gillies MacKinnon. The tribute was a poignant moment, coming as it did so soon after O'Hara's passing.
O'Hara's death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with numerous stars sharing heartfelt messages to pay tribute to her memory. Macaulay Culkin, who starred alongside her in "Home Alone," wrote on Instagram: "Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say." Seth Rogen also paid tribute, saying: "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."
O'Hara's legacy will undoubtedly live on through her remarkable body of work, which continues to delight audiences to this day. Her passing leaves a void in the entertainment industry, but her memory will be celebrated by those who knew and loved her.
A large image of the beloved actress appeared on screen behind the two comedians as they stood on stage to honor her memory. O'Hara, who passed away at 71 following a brief illness, had been a longtime friend and collaborator of Short's, having first met her in the Canadian sketch comedy series "Second City Television" back in the late 1970s.
Martin, meanwhile, had previously worked with O'Hara on the 1994 film "A Simple Twist of Fate," directed by Gillies MacKinnon. The tribute was a poignant moment, coming as it did so soon after O'Hara's passing.
O'Hara's death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with numerous stars sharing heartfelt messages to pay tribute to her memory. Macaulay Culkin, who starred alongside her in "Home Alone," wrote on Instagram: "Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much more to say." Seth Rogen also paid tribute, saying: "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."
O'Hara's legacy will undoubtedly live on through her remarkable body of work, which continues to delight audiences to this day. Her passing leaves a void in the entertainment industry, but her memory will be celebrated by those who knew and loved her.
she was literally the best comedian I've ever seen on screen and off... Steve Martin & Martin Short's tribute to her during their show was so heartwarming, it made me cry 
. They're like two peas in a pod, having worked together for years and knowing each other inside out. Macaulay Culkin's post was also super sweet 
, who knew he had such strong feelings for O'Hara? 
her passing is a huge loss to the industry, but I know her legacy will live on through all the amazing work she did 
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." O'Hara's legacy is definitely one of them. It's beautiful to see how her friends and colleagues are celebrating her life through their tributes. 
just heard about Catherine O'Hara's passing... what an angel she was on screen and off 
it's crazy how one minute you're working with someone on a project and the next they're gone... i'm getting chills thinking about all the great work they did together - Steve Martin, Martin Short, Macaulay Culkin... the list goes on 
she may be leaving us too soon but her legacy will definitely live on 
. Those two are legends for paying such a heartfelt tribute, they're showing us what a true collaborator and friend she was to them.
. Her work will always be there, making people laugh and smile for generations to come 
.
they should've done it like that for all their fellow comedians when they pass away 
her films are still making us laugh years after release, I mean who can forget 'Home Alone' or 'Best in Show'? 
anyway, rest in peace to an icon, we'll miss you so much 
she was such an icon n everythin! i think its amazing how steve martin nd marten short took time out of their show to pay tribute 2 her memory 
. they r really missin her somethin deep. u can tell how much they cared about her from how well they spoke of her, she was clearly more than jus a colleague 2 them 
its sad news she was a legend on screen and off stage too 
her work still holds up today and its clear why so many stars admired her 
cant say im surprised by outpouring of love for her tho 
I'm still trying to process the news about Catherine O'Hara's passing... it feels like just yesterday she was bringing her iconic characters to life on screen 
. She was indeed an angel, a true talent and a kind soul. Steve Martin and Martin Short's tribute at the comedy show in Austin was beautiful, it really made me feel all the feels 
. She may be gone, but her legacy lives on through the countless laughs and memories we shared with her characters 
.