

In a touching moment during their comedy tour, Steve Martin and Martin Short paid homage to the late Catherine O'Hara on Friday evening, mere hours after her passing became public knowledge. The duo's performance in Austin, Texas, featured a poignant tribute, as they projected Catherine's image on a large screen, underscoring her as "the greatest, most brilliant, kindest, sweetest angel" they had the honor of working alongside. The theater echoed with applause as Martin and Short lifted their glasses in a toast to her memory, demonstrating the deep professional and personal impact she had made on their lives. News broke earlier in the day that Catherine O'Hara had died unexpectedly after reportedly being rushed to the hospital with breathing complications. Though the exact cause of death remains undisclosed, Catherine had previously mentioned living with a rare condition known as cardiac inversus—or dextrocardia with situs inversus—where her heart and other organs were positioned oppositely within her body. While many live unaffected by this condition, rare complications, particularly involving the heart, can arise. The shock of her death has reverberated throughout Hollywood, prompting heartfelt tributes from peers and admirers alike. Macaulay Culkin, the Levy family, Pedro Pascal, and Michael Keaton have all expressed their sorrow and celebrated Catherine's enduring legacy through social media and public statements. Her talent, warmth, and kindness have left an indelible mark on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.