The Sudden Passing of Catherine O'Hara; "Mama, I Thought We Had More Time"

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Podcast Summary

Podcast: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

Episode: The Sudden Passing of Catherine O'Hara; "Mama, I Thought We Had More Time"
Date: January 31, 2026
Hosts: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes

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Episode Overview

In this heartfelt Saturday edition, Amy Robach and TJ Holmes respond to the breaking news of the sudden death of beloved actress Catherine O'Hara at age 71. The episode revolves around O’Hara’s remarkable legacy in comedy and television, their personal reactions, reflections on the fragility of life, and tributes from fans and colleagues. The hosts highlight O’Hara’s unique talent, her influence across generations, and the universal grief and nostalgia triggered by her passing.

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Key Discussion Points

Reaction to the News & O'Hara's Legacy

• Initial Shock and Disbelief
  • The hosts express shock at the suddenness of O’Hara’s death, underlining that 71 feels "young" today.

    “71 is younger these days. That is not even… that's not a full life even, is considered these days. So when you hear 71, you go, what in God's name happened?”
    — TJ Holmes [02:50]

• Immediate Personal & Generational Impact
  • Amy shares how her own daughter broke the news to her, demonstrating O’Hara's cross-generational reach.

    “My daughter was the first to notify me. She said, ‘No, say it isn't so. Not Catherine O'Hara. She is a legend.’”
    — Amy Robach [03:28]

Celebrating Her Comedy & Artistry

• Effortless Comedy and Uniqueness
  • The hosts praise O’Hara’s comedic genius, noting how her performances felt natural but were crafted with immense effort.

    “Her comedy seemed effortless, but that speaks to the effort that went on behind the scenes to make sure that's how it came across.”
    — Amy Robach [04:39]

  • TJ adds on her relatability and motherly presence, especially in "Home Alone."

    “You didn't necessarily see a comedian performing. That was brilliant.”
    — TJ Holmes [04:07]

• Individuality and Confidence
  • Amy commends O’Hara for being “so uniquely herself,” which inspired confidence and admiration in others.
    — [04:39]
• O’Hara’s “Hot Mess” Characters
  • The hosts note that her portrayals of “a hot mess” were both hilarious and endearing.

    “She plays a hot mess so well... But she was able to elevate a hot mess in a way where you're like, yeah, you go ahead.”
    — Amy Robach [09:43]

Details About O’Hara’s Passing & Health

• Brief Illness and Uncertain Cause
  • The only information provided by her agency was that she passed after a brief illness; she hadn’t been publicly struggling with major health issues.

    "There was a call to her home for a medical emergency... This was a brief illness... but she was taken to the hospital in serious condition and passed away at the age of 71."
    — TJ Holmes [05:17]

• Health History - Cardia Inversus
  • Amy shares the rare congenital condition O’Hara had: “cardia inversus,” meaning her heart and lungs were on the opposite side.

    “She had a congenital heart condition... her heart and lungs were on the other side... She always had to be careful... That also helped her live differently.”
    — Amy Robach [11:30]

Universality and Cultural Impact

• A Beloved Figure to All
  • TJ highlights that O’Hara bridged divides—her work resonated regardless of politics, background, or age.

    “There are very few things that bring us all together... this seems to be, in my opinion, a woman who has reached... beloved... no matter who you are, they touched your life in some way.”
    — TJ Holmes [07:45]

• O’Hara’s Range and Influence
  • The discussion covers her standout roles in "Schitt’s Creek," "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and "The Studio," marking over four decades of iconic performances.

    “There's nobody listening to me who is not impacted by one of her projects to the point that you love... very few are able to get to where she was and did.”
    — TJ Holmes [09:01]

Personal Life & Creative Collaborations

• Longstanding Creative Partnerships
  • Her decades-long work and friendship with Eugene Levy (starting at Second City and SCTV) is seen as a key part of her career and legacy.

    “When you look at someone's life and you see these long lasting friendships, like five decades of friendship and working together, that speaks to who those people are…”
    — Amy Robach [13:04]

• Private Family Life
  • Despite fame, O’Hara kept her family (husband Bo Welch and two sons) out of the limelight.

Tributes from Colleagues and Family

• Eugene Levy’s Tribute [14:23]
  • Amy reads Eugene Levy’s moving statement recalling their 50 years of collaboration and friendship:

    “Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O'Hara for over 50 years... I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship. And I will miss her.”

• Macaulay Culkin’s Emotional Words [22:53]
  • Amy reads Macaulay Culkin’s statement:

    “Mama, I thought we had more time… I wanted more time. I want to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you, but I had so much more to say. I love you. I'll see you later.”

• Michael Keaton’s Kind Words [24:12]
  • Amy shares Michael Keaton’s statement about O’Hara being both his “pretend wife, pretend nemesis, and real life true friend.”

The Enduring Relevance of O’Hara’s Roles

• Moira Rose and Awards [19:49]
  • Discussed O’Hara’s role as Moira Rose on "Schitt’s Creek" and her unprecedented run of major award wins in that part.

    “She really was the heart of that show... she made that show. You couldn't wait to hear what Moira Rose was gonna say and what she was going to wear in this Schitt's Creek motel that she was forced to live in was genius.”
    — Amy Robach [19:49]

• Aging in Hollywood [21:40]
  • The hosts praise O’Hara (alongside Diane Keaton, Helen Mirren) for aging authentically and still achieving success:

    “She was one of these… this group of aging stars in Hollywood who just aged.”
    — TJ Holmes [22:00]

Reflections on Loss & Legacy

• The Fragility of Time
  • The episode circles back to what we learn from sudden loss.

    “I thought we had more time. Isn't that what people always say or think when someone passes sooner than anyone expects? I thought we had more time. I want to remember that today because we have right now.”
    — Amy Robach [23:37]

• Celebrating Her Life through Her Work
  • Both hosts plan to revisit her iconic work as a way of honoring her legacy.

    “We all deserve a little bit of laughter in our lives, and she certainly provides that... so rest in peace, Catherine O'Hara. Thank you for all of the memories.”
    — Amy Robach [25:38]

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Notable Quotes by Timestamp

• “71 is younger these days… So when you hear 71, you go, what in God’s name happened?”
  — TJ Holmes [02:50]
• “She was so uniquely herself. And it’s something I think we all aspire to have the confidence to do and become.”
  — Amy Robach [04:39]
• “There was something relatable about… a mother working her ass off, doing her best, keeping the family and the house and the kids together…”
  — TJ Holmes [10:43]
• “She had a congenital heart condition… her heart and lungs were on the other side… and she said that also helped her live differently.”
  — Amy Robach [11:30]
• “I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship. And I will miss her.”
  — Eugene Levy, read by Amy Robach [14:23]
• “Mama, I thought we had more time… I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.”
  — Macaulay Culkin, read by Amy Robach [22:53]
• “We all deserve a little bit of laughter in our lives, and she certainly provides that... So rest in peace, Catherine O'Hara.”
  — Amy Robach [25:38]

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Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:43 | Breaking news of Catherine O’Hara’s death, initial reactions | | 04:39 | Discussion of her unique comedic style and individuality | | 05:17 | Details about her passing and lack of known illness | | 10:43 | Reflection on her motherly roles, especially "Home Alone" | | 11:30 | Amy explains O’Hara’s rare health condition | | 13:04 | Tribute to her relationship with Eugene Levy | | 14:23 | Readout of Eugene Levy’s official statement | | 19:49 | Recap of O’Hara’s critical acclaim as Moira Rose | | 22:53 | Macaulay Culkin’s tribute is read aloud | | 24:12 | Michael Keaton’s tribute about “pretend wife, real friend” | | 25:38 | Closing remarks, celebrating her work and legacy |

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Episode Tone

The episode is warm, nostalgic, and tinged with deep sadness but also filled with admiration, fond humor, and gratitude for Catherine O’Hara’s life, work, and the joy she brought to millions.

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Transcript

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[TJ Holmes]

And Good morning, everybody. It is Saturday, January 31, and many people got word late yesterday, or you might just be waking up to the news that one of our most beloved, familiar actresses, just a dear, dear lady that everybody knows from Schitt's Creek, everybody knows as the mom in home alone, Catherine O', Hara, has died at the age of 71. And with that, welcome to this Saturday edition of Amy and TJ Robe. 71 is younger these days. That is not even good. That's not a full life even is considered these days. So when you hear 71, you go, what in God's name happened?

[Amy Robach]

Yeah, this was. This was actually not only shocking, but devastating to so many of us who absolutely love Catherine o' Hara and love the laughter and joy that she has brought to us for decades now. And, yes, I am a huge Schitt's Creek fan, but I know you love Home Alone and so many of the other incredible Beetlejuice. I mean, she has just been an iconic fixture in comedic movies and television for our generation. And, I mean, my daughter was the first to notify me. She said, no, say it isn't so. Not Catherine o'. Hara. She is a legend. And it's. You know, you remember how genius she was, but you also remember how she made you feel.

[TJ Holmes]

You know what? I didn't necessarily put her in the category of is a comedy legend. I think it's Home Alone because she was hilarious in the movie, but there was a charm and a motherly quality to her that you kind of made her so endearing just as a motherly figure. And you didn't necessarily see a comedian performing. That was brilliant. And as I read more and more about her, they talk about how she put so much time and effort into being quirky, into being different, and it came through. But that's why I was like, oh, comedy legend. Oh, that's right. She's fucking hilarious.

[Amy Robach]

Oh, my God. I mean. And, you know, I love how you just put that, because I was gonna say her comedy seemed effort, but that speaks to the effort that went on behind the scenes to make sure that's how it came across. And I think what. What resonated so much with fans is, yes, her individuality. She wasn't following anyone else. She wasn't being like anyone else. She was so uniquely herself. And it's something I think we all aspire to have the confidence to do and become. She was that and she embodied that. And it Was she absolutely was someone to look up to and admire.

[TJ Holmes]

And I think I've always admired folks who make something look so easy that you don't realize how hard it is. She was one. There are news anchors I've seen before, people don't even realize how much effort goes into that performance. They just think it shows up and it's natural. No, she puts so much work into it. But this is what we know right now, folks. Again, passed away at the age of 71. Apparently there was a call to her home for a medical Emergency at around 4:48am local time there in California. Authorities got there, according to LA Fire out there, there was a brief illness is according to her agency, actually this was a brief illness that she had. But she was taken to the hospital in serious condition and passed away at the age of 71. At this moment, ropes that's all we know. But we also know that this is a woman that in recent days or weeks or years, she hasn't, we haven't known about some serious medical ongoing issue she was having. So this came out of nowhere. But I didn't realize Robe she missed the globes.

[Amy Robach]

Yes, I didn't either because I was actually looking at the most recent photos of her and the last one, I believe was in September and she did look noticeably thinner. I don't know if that had anything to do with her passing, but the pictures before that, she was vibrant and stunning and never ever was there a hint that anything was wrong or that there was any health concern for her. I think that is why it is so shocking. I, I, I said to you, oh my God, Catherine o' Hara and, and Diane Keaton within months of each other. Like those actually were two of my idols, just women who I have watched on the screen and just admired and wanted to be more like. And just again, the joy that they brought to audiences, it's just so incredibly, it's jarring and it's a reminder just how quickly in a moment everything can change. We have our parents. Like my parents are her age, my parents are young. I always say, my parents are so young, they're 72. But to see this, it jars you into reality that no one is, we're all impermanent and, and it's just this is a moment to honor her and try to figure out what happened. But also these are the moments where you say, wow, we all need to just be kinder, recognize how little time we have on this earth and just enjoy our lives. And she did that by all accounts.

[TJ Holmes]

Yeah, we Those reminders you talk about, we get them, it seems, often, but we don't heed those warnings and we don't heed those reminders, it seems. And again, you juxtapose this with what's going on around the country and politics on the streets of America. And this is one robes where there are very few things that bring us all together. And this seems to be, in my opinion, a woman who has reached. I don't know how they do it, but we have some entertainers that are just beloved. No matter who you are, they touched your life in some way. It does not matter. I mean, I would argue Rob Reiner, a lot of people are upset with his politics and whatnot, but this is a guy whose art and what he did touched everything and everybody. I think about Will Ferrell for some reason, like he's become this overwhelmingly just beloved. Yes, he's our guy. Like, everybody just embraces him. She was one. I think Diane Keaton was one. I don't know how they do it, but she is just a treasure.

[Amy Robach]

I know. And you're right. I didn't think about that. But you. It doesn't matter who you voted for or what you think about. Everybody can put on Schitt's Creek and laugh their butts off because they just nailed it. They were able to resonate with everybody. That is such an unbelievable talent and skill to be able to do that.

[TJ Holmes]

We'll go through Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice, Home Alone. Recently in the studio. Yes. This year again. So these. That's like four decades of icons, right? Those are iconic things. There's nobody listening to me who is not impacted by one of her projects to the point that you love. Like it played a role in your life in some way. It's not just I saw it and I liked it that just very few are able to get to where she was and did.

[Amy Robach]

And it's.

[TJ Holmes]

It's. It's a damn shame because I think the point on the studio which she was nominated for, she was set to come back for another season.

[Amy Robach]

I know.

[TJ Holmes]

And we just started watching that show and she is a hot, big booty, hilarious, intense mess in that show.

[Amy Robach]

She. She plays a hot mess so well. I think that is actually a good way to describe that was kind of her go to. She had different versions of it in different characters, but she was. And I think maybe that's what we all related to because inside, don't we all feel like a hot mess? But she was able to elevate a Hot mess in a way where you're like, yeah, you go ahead. You be that person and just. And just lean into who you are. I loved what she brought. She. She. She made everybody around her better too. She played off people well. It wasn't about being a scene. A scene stealer, which she often did, but. But it was in conjunction with the people around her. And the folks who worked with her had nothing but high praise for her throughout her life. And you know what? Also, she was private. I didn't even realize that she had two sons and who she was married to. And the fact that she talked about recently, just her role as mother and how you talked about her motherly quality in some of these roles, these comedic roles. The heart of what she brought to those roles, she says, came from being a mother.

[TJ Holmes]

It was probably something that there was something relatable about. I mean, a mother working her ass off, doing her best, keeping the family and the house and the kids together. And you messed up and you left the kid behind, and you did it twice, actually, home alone.

[Amy Robach]

And home alone, too.

[TJ Holmes]

But there was. I think there was even some charm, like, you're not mad and saying a bad mother. You're almost rooting for her. And like, yeah, I screwed up one time too. That was just. I don't know. That role was the one that I think catapulted her not just in terms of fame, but in our hearts in a way. She was. We love her. And it was set after that. And I just.71 is. I know the health history part ropes. I didn't know. I don't know if this contributed, and nobody is suggesting that, but I didn't know she had this very, very rare and even the way she put it, freakish condition.

[Amy Robach]

Yes. And I relate to her on this because I've had a couple of freakish conditions. Really. This is kind of embarrassing, but this is my life. She had a congenital heart condition. It was called cardia inversus. And she described it as this. Her heart and. And her lungs were on the other side of her body. So there was something. She always had to be careful. She always had to be aware. I guess there were restrictions and limitations in her life. Knowing that she had this condition and she said that also helped her live differently. Knowing that she had this condition made her more aware and more. She just honored her health and was more aware of how quickly things can change and how delicate our balance is in our health versus, you know, just being healthy. And I appreciated that she. It made her live differently and Again.

[TJ Holmes]

There is no, no suggestion right now that contributed in any way to her death. Only her agency saying that she died after a brief illness. Now you did mention her husband. She actually met him on the set of Beetlejuice. He's a set designer. I think he's an Oscar nominated. Yes, set designer. But they met in 1992, got married, have two sons, Luke and Matthew, ages 28 and 32 respectively. Now I did not know this about here, about her roles, but I. You say her name and the first thing I attach next to her is Eugene Levy. Yes, the first thing I do. But I didn't realize they went back as far as they did. 50 years they have been together and started at a legendary comedy troupe in Canada. I didn't realize. That's a beautiful story, you know.

[Amy Robach]

And when you look at someone's life and you see these long lasting friendships, like five decades of friendship and working together, that speaks to who those people are and how they value relationships. Which again makes me just love her even more. But Second City sctv, they have so many legends that came out of that Canadian comedic center and she was among them. Yes, with Eugene Levy. I mean those two were just a powerhouse together. I mean they were. I could watch them all day, every day.

[TJ Holmes]

But to think someone started working together, whatever the reason. 84, why is that? In my head, I'm not sure if that's the exact one rose, but we're talking 40, 50 years ago. And to think they were still making quality hit award winning television just a few years ago. That is a long, awesome. That is a. That is better than most marriages can hope to have success. Seriously, Robe, you'd survive with somebody and putting out for 50 years, you're still making hits, right?

[Amy Robach]

That's driving.

[TJ Holmes]

That's amazing. And he put out. Look, there have been several tributes and I think when you heard that she passed, you wanted to hear from him and you wanted to hear from Macaulay Culkin. And we did hear from both of them. Look, plenty of celebrities have put a lot of statements out who she had an impact with. But this was kind of incredible what Eugene Levy did have to say about it.

[Amy Robach]

Yes, he said words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O' Hara for over 50 years. From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to SCTV, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years on Schitt's Creek. I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship. And I will miss her. My heart goes out to Beau, Matthew, Luke and the entire o' Hara family.

[TJ Holmes]

I know that's it's a weird way to think about it Robes but it's she was married to a guy for less time than she was working with Eugene Levy. Yeah.

[Amy Robach]

Or her work husband.

[TJ Holmes]

That is just true. And I It's hard to imagine. You're not trying to compare suffering. It's hard to imagine anybody hurting worse than Eugene Levy's this woman. It's hard to imagine that including her family. Everything that's just has got to be tough on this guy. And of course we know. I think Sabine was telling us recently that whatever reason, Home Alone 2 was her favorite. Right. That's when he gets lost in New York. Donald Trump is in that. We watched this recently. We watched this movie recently.

[Amy Robach]

We just watched this movie around Christmas time we did. And it was so fun to relive that movie and see it through the eyes of a 12 year old. And she loves it as much as we did all those years ago.

[TJ Holmes]

But it was funny to hear her say that she likes Home Alone 2 more than the original Home Alone. But I mentioned that Macaulay Culkin, of course that movie propelled him into the cutest superstardom probably we will ever see in a child actor. But he had some very sweet words to say as well. Stay here. We'll share the statement from Macaulay Culkin and talking about his mama. Stay here. Success starts with your drive and American Public University is here to fuel it.

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[TJ Holmes]

All right, we continue here on Amy and TJ on this Saturday, January 31st. Many of you waking up to the news that Catherine O' Hara has passed away at the age of 71. Whereas we mentioned all of the the I guess iconic roles and iconic films show she's been in. I forgot to mention it was Schitt's Creek right where she got the Golden Globe and the Emmy that, okay, she.

[Amy Robach]

Played Moira Rose and look, I could never begin to imitate her hilarious accent that she created and. But it has been tried and she really was the heart of that show. I, I told you, I read Variety critic wrote after she won. I mean she won, let's see, a primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, SAG, AFTRA's Actor Award, TCA Award and critics choice award for her role as Moira Rose. That is how good she was. But she said this is how she described her. A proudly out of touch lady of leisure forced to rub elbows with the hoi polloi. Moira's impactful, impractical outfits and fish out of water frenzy helped crystallize the comedic contrast that was the series creative engine. She literally, I mean everybody was fantastic on that cast, but she was appointment television. She made that show. You couldn't wait to hear what Moira Rose was gonna say and what she was going to wear in this Schitt's Creek motel that she was forced to live in was genius. So good.

[TJ Holmes]

Again, we just in, in reading now and learning about her, how much work and effort and study. She didn't just show up and start being silly. She has been honing this crap. And by the way, that the comedy troupe in, in Canada, she started there as a waitress and she says she got good because she was waiting on folks and serving drinks and whatever else and listening and studying and everybody on stage. She's there learning as she's making money. She tried out once and they said go back to waitressing, try it out a second time and the rest is history.

[Amy Robach]

That just made me fall in love with her even more. That gave me chills. And I think, you know what looking you see people once they've reached stardom and you think, oh yeah, they've just had it that way their whole lives. To hear how people fought and continue to work hard to get to where they are, that is so inspirational.

[TJ Holmes]

Is it something inspirational? I mentioned Diane Keaton. I guess there's a Meryl Streep. There are certain actresses like beloved and talented and all these things who might not go around or walk around and have their names out there, even want to be tabloid fodder or even doing these glamorous things. She was aging appropriately.

[Amy Robach]

Yes.

[TJ Holmes]

She was one of these, this group of aging stars in the Hollywood who just aged.

[Amy Robach]

Who aged and still because of their talent and their hard work got roles because that's always the argument, oh, I'm never gonna work again because I'm old and Nobody wants to see an aging woman. There are several phenomenal, talented women who have proved that theory wrong.

[TJ Holmes]

Now I want to reserve room for. It's few and far between. She might be a point that, yes, they always want younger and more beautiful and people to. Who knows? But there is just something about a Diane Keaton and a Helen Mirror.

[Amy Robach]

Helen Mirren, Glenn Close, even, you know, you can. You can name some of these actors who have defied that theory.

[TJ Holmes]

Angela Bassett is a favorite of mine.

[Amy Robach]

Man, she. She looks. Still looks 35.

[TJ Holmes]

Yeah, that's some different genes there. But we do want to mention Macaulay Culkin put out a sweet comment. Everybody was waiting to hear from him, of course. Ropes.

[Amy Robach]

Yes. He said, mama, I thought we had more time. Oh, it's going to make me cry. Ah. I wanted more time. I want to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you, but I had so much more to say. I love you. I'll see you later.

[TJ Holmes]

No, that's one. He. His. His life, his career, his stardom, his. Everything will forever be linked to her. Like right next to his face. You will always almost put hers. Because she. Yes. He was the star of that movie. She was the other star of that movie that. She said. That was the thing before Shit's Creek. People would come up to her on the street most of the time and ask her to scream out, Kevin. But after that, they all wanted more reliance.

[Amy Robach]

Yeah, after Shit My Baby. Oh, yes. Was hilarious. Oh, yeah. You know what? What got me. I. I thought we had more time. Isn't that what people always say or think when someone passes sooner than anyone expects? I thought we had more time. I want to remember that today because we have right now. And that's. That is what I take away from what Macaulay Culkin had to say. Michael Keaton also had some kind words, obviously. His. His time with her in Beetlejuice. And I haven't. I haven't watched that movie in forever.

[TJ Holmes]

She was a. Wasn't she the. The stepmom. Wasn't she more alike?

[Amy Robach]

Yes. I mean, she has. She's a villain. Yes. And you know what? That's. She could play a villain. And you still liked her. Like she was a likable villain, if that's even possible. But he said she's been my pretend wife, my pretend nemesis. Oh, my gosh. I cannot talk. My pretend nemesis and my real life true friend. This one hurts.

[TJ Holmes]

That's. And again, we always think we have more time. Again. It's a passing is sad always to lose Somebody you've been with that long, but you. To lose them suddenly when you actually have plans with them the next week, or you have a call or you didn't return that text or you were waiting. We all have been in that position. And this is just another reminder. She's been thriving. Just award nominations, new season of studio coming up. All this going on in her life, and 71 years old, we wake up and she's gone. So that is why, in a lot of ways, this one hits and hurts a little more. And this is somebody who absolutely was beloved and touched us all. And. And frankly, when you say Catherine o', Hara, I'll be honest, when I first heard that, it takes me a beat. The name didn't immediately register. Then you take a second go, oh. And you start reeling off every movie. You can name her characters, all of this. So she's. That's a tough one. It sucks. But another reminder and good to look back and smile. We'll be watching several of her projects here in the coming days.

[Amy Robach]

I was just gonna say that I wanna. I. Oh, my gosh. I've been saying, I know you've watched a couple shits because Creeks episodes with me, but I said, oh, my God, that would be a good scene in the mansion to go back and just watch that series in honor of her. And I think, man, we have all deserved. We all deserve a little bit of laughter in our lives, and she certainly provides that. So we're gonna. We're gonna be checking out what she left us and the legacy that she leaves for all of us, not just in her work, but how she lives. So rest in peace, Catherine o'. Hara. Thank you for all of the memories. And with that, everyone, thank you for listening to us. I'm Amy Robach alongside TJ Holmes. We hope you have a wonderful, wonderful Saturday.

[TJ Holmes]

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[Amy Robach]

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[Amy Robach]

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[TJ Holmes]

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[Amy Robach]

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[TJ Holmes]

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[Amy Robach]

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