Catherine O'Hara's Brother Recalls 'Beautiful' Dream About Her Before Her Death

Michael P. O'Hara said he cherished the dream where he hugged his sister days before she passed away in January at age 71.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:03pm

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In a recent podcast episode, Catherine O'Hara's brother Michael P. O'Hara opened up about having a dream about the late actress just days before her unexpected death in January. In the dream, Michael said he was able to hug his sister, which he described as a 'really beautiful' moment that felt like a 'goodbye' before she passed away at age 71.

Why it matters

Catherine O'Hara was a beloved actress known for her roles in films like Schitt's Creek, and her unexpected death at a relatively young age has been deeply felt by her family and fans. Michael's recounting of the dream he had about his sister provides a poignant and personal glimpse into the grief he experienced after her passing.

The details

In the episode of his Tip O the Iceberg podcast, Michael P. O'Hara said he 'always cherishes the times' he can 'meet with a loved one in the dream state.' He recalled that in the dream, he was able to hug his sister, which he described as 'sort of a goodbye' before she died. Michael also shared another dream he had after Catherine's passing, in which she was busy decorating a new home and told him he could 'sleep here any time.'

  • Catherine O'Hara died on January 30.
  • Michael P. O'Hara had the dream about his sister a few days before her death.

The players

Catherine O'Hara

A beloved actress known for her roles in films like Schitt's Creek, who passed away unexpectedly in January 2026 at the age of 71.

Michael P. O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara's brother, who recounted having a 'beautiful' dream about his sister just days before her death.

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What they’re saying

“I always cherish the times I can meet with a loved one in the dream state and, actually oddly enough, I had a dream days or a few days before she died — my sister — and I was hugging her, which was really beautiful.”

— Michael P. O'Hara, Catherine O'Hara's brother

“She was so happy and very busy in the other world she's now in. We all have our own experiences that are related to us and our own deceased loved ones. ... The love continues no matter what. They're always with us.”

— Michael P. O'Hara, Catherine O'Hara's brother

The takeaway

Michael O'Hara's recounting of his dream about his sister Catherine provides a poignant and personal glimpse into the grief he experienced after her unexpected passing. The dream, which he described as 'really beautiful,' offered him a chance to connect with his beloved sister one last time before she died, highlighting the enduring power of love and the comfort that can be found in dreams.