Dan Levy to Pay Tribute to Late Catherine O’Hara at Emmys
Dan Levy said he will honor his late Schitt's Creek co-star Catherine O'Hara during the Emmys ceremony, calling it a bittersweet experience. O'Hara died in January at age 71, and Levy is presenting alongside Annie Murphy. The show also includes tributes to Dolly Parton and an In Memoriam performance by Noah Kahan.
Levy’s red-carpet remarks confirm that his presenting slot with Annie Murphy will double as a personal memorial for O’Hara, who died in January at 71. The trio anchored Schitt’s Creek for six seasons, with O’Hara’s Moira Rose earning her two Emmys; the series itself collected nine total. Levy’s earlier public tribute praised her warmth and comedic brilliance, noting she was family before playing family on screen. The ceremony also includes Reba McEntire’s salute to Dolly Parton, who died last month, and Noah Kahan’s In Memoriam performance, making this a night heavy with remembrance alongside the competitive awards.
This tribute could resonate most with longtime Schitt’s Creek fans and industry peers, reinforcing how deeply personal loss shapes awards-show moments. By weaving O’Hara into a live broadcast, Levy may help normalize public grieving on a mainstream platform, offering viewers a shared emotional touchpoint. The broader trend of memorial segments—now including Parton—may also prompt audiences to reflect on legacy and mortality, though the impact likely remains confined to the entertainment sphere rather than sparking wider cultural change.