Annie Murphy is honoring her beloved Schitt’s Creek costar, Catherine O’Hara, who died at the age of 71.
Murphy, 39, played O’Hara’s flighty daughter Alexis Rose on the hit series, which follows the wealthy Rose family after they lose their fortune and are forced to seek refuge in a rural Canadian town named Schitt’s Creek. The family patriarch, video tycoon Johnny Rose (played by the legendary Eugene Levy), once purchased the town as a joke for their son David’s birthday decades prior. David is played by the show’s co-creator, Eugene’s son Dan Levy. O’Hara earned rave reviews and legions of new fans for her role as Moira Rose, the eccentric actress known for bizarre word pronunciations and an extensive wig collection.
On Instagram, Murphy shared a sweet post that featured photos of herself and the renowned actress, who was also known for roles in films like Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind, and After Hours.
“Ha-ha-HAAAA?!?! Her laugh was a perpetual Yes, And… It challenged anyone who heard it to join in, and be as delighted as she was. Gosh, were we ever lucky to have her,” Murphy captioned the photo series. She concluded the post with a hashtag that read “goodbye to a great actress,” along with a smiling emoji wearing sunglasses.
The Lessons She Learned From O’Hara
In a note written on her phone that was posted in the third slide of her Instagram post, Murphy elaborated on the important lessons she learned from working with O’Hara over the years on Schitt’s Creek.
“She would have never presumed to call herself a teacher (too self-depricating, too Canadian), but holy f—, was I ever a student. Here are a few Coles Notes for those who want to study,” wrote Murphy.
“Giggles always. Jokes first. As long as they feel right in your bones. When you find the people you love and make you laugh, stick with your lovers and laughers. Everybody on set is a part of a community who (ideally) wants to make something great – treat them as such. Make suggestions, even if that means overstepping sometimes. Acknowledge if it doesn’t work. Be appreciate to this who appreciate when it does,” Murphy concluded.
One of Their Best ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Moments
Anyone who needs a smile will find one by thinking of Murphy and O’Hara onscreen together in Schitt’s Creek during Alexis’s performance of her song “A Little Bit Alexis.” Don’t miss O’Hara’s reactions to her on-screen daughter’s musical skills.
“Different orchard, Jocelyn,” she deadpans.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.