The Westminster Dog Show paid tribute to Catherine O'Hara, and fans are emotional.
O'Hara, a beloved actor and comedic genius, passed away last week at age 71. O'Hara was known for an array of projects such as Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and Schitt's Creek.
She was also a staple in the comedy films directed by Christopher Guest. That includes Best in Show, the 2000 mockumentary about dog show competitors.
O'Hara's character, Cookie Fleck, was competing with her Norwich Terrier, Winky. Cookie was an upbeat dog mom and the wife of Gerry Fleck (Eugene Levy).
A running gag of the film is that they keep bumping into people Cookie slept with before she was married.
Fans react to Catherine O'Hara tribute
O'Hara has been a fan-favorite ever since her days performing on SCTV, and her career was thriving up until her passing. In fact, she was nominated for an Emmy in 2025 for her role in The Studio.
The tributes for O'Hara have been nonstop this week, but the acknowledgment of her passing by the Westminster Dog Show is making fans especially emotional.
"Tearing up."
Thank you, MSG.
"Overwhelmed."
IYKYK.
This was her time.
"Outstanding."
She was a hero.
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