Catherine O’Hara to appear posthumously in Martin Short documentary
Catherine O'Hara will appear posthumously in Martin Short's upcoming Netflix documentary, "Marty, Life is Short," through an interview recorded before her death. The documentary, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, explores Short's life, career, and experiences with grief. It is set to premiere on May 12, 2026, on Netflix.
- ▪Catherine O'Hara died on January 30, 2026, at age 71, following a pulmonary embolism with rectal cancer listed as the underlying cause.
- ▪O'Hara and Martin Short first met in the 1970s while rising through Toronto's improv comedy scene.
- ▪The documentary includes archival footage and personal reflections, with O'Hara appearing in a pre-recorded interview featured in the trailer.
- ▪O'Hara was cremated, and her funeral was held at St. Martin of Tours Church in Los Angeles on February 14, 2026.
- ▪The film is directed by Lawrence Kasdan and will premiere on Netflix on May 12, 2026.
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Movies Catherine O’Hara to appear posthumously in Martin Short documentary By BreAnna Bell Published May 2, 2026, 2:17 p.m. ET Catherine O’Hara will make a posthumous appearance in Martin Short’s forthcoming Netflix documentary, “Marty, Life is Short.” The late “Schitt’s Creek” star — who first met Short in the early ’70s while coming up in Toronto’s improv scene — made a brief cameo in the documentary’s trailer, which was released on Friday. “I feel like he could improvise to eternity. Couldn’t he?” O’Hara — who conducted her interview before her death earlier this year — says in the teaser. 6 Catherine O’Hara will make a posthumous appearance in Martin Short’s forthcoming Netflix documentary, “Marty, Life is Short,” as pictured above.
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