Catherine O’Hara was unable to participate in the initial filming of the second season of The study a few days before his death, according to a source close to the production.
The Apple TV+ series reportedly began filming its second season last week and O’Hara was expected to appear in several scenes.
However, plans changed shortly before the cameras rolled. A production source said The US Sun that the schedule was adjusted to prioritize scenes that did not include his character.
“She was scheduled to film, but they reworked the schedule to focus on scenes without her character,” the source said.
The adjustment was reportedly made due to what was described as “personal matters.”
According to the same source, there was widespread awareness on set that O’Hara was facing serious health problems at the time.
“It wasn’t widely known that he was dealing with any major health issues or issues,” the source said, adding that O’Hara likely didn’t have a chance to film any scenes for the new season.
His passing has left the cast and crew stunned.
“His death comes as a complete shock to everyone on the show,” the source added.
“She was the most loved person on the set. This is a great loss not only for The studybut for the world in general. “She is a legend.”
In The studyO’Hara played Patty Leigh, a powerful Hollywood executive who turns to producing movies after a very public career downfall.
His performance earned him Emmy Award, SAG Award, and Golden Globe nominations.
He starred alongside Seth Rogen, who also co-created the series, as well as Chase Sui Wonders, Ike Barinholtz and Kathryn Hahn. The show also featured guest appearances by Martin Scorsese, Bryan Cranston and Zoë Kravitz.
the beloved Schitt’s Creek and alone at home The star died Friday at his home in Los Angeles after what his agency, Creative Artists Agency, described as a “brief illness.” She was 71 years old.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at O’Hara’s home at 4:48 a.m. local time and transported her to the hospital in serious condition.
The official cause of his death has not been revealed.
It has been noted that O’Hara suffered from a rare condition known as situs inversus, in which the body’s internal organs are located on the opposite side of the body.
His absence from The study The ensemble now stands as one of the last reminders of a career that remained active and deeply respected until the end.
