Nick Spake
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Nick Spake
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Author of “Bright & Shiny: A History of Animation at Award Shows.” Available here: https://a.co/d/1Jm5ipo Entertainment Writer at WatchMojo, Flickreel, and Story Monsters Magazine. Member of Phoenix Film Critics Society and HCA. Visit CartoonContender.com
It appeared this next act in her career was just getting started with more comedic performances and even some dramatic turns. Sadly, that act has been cut short, but O’Hara’s work will be watched for generations to come. RIP 1954-2026.
January 30, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Yet, it’s only been in the past ten years or so that people seemed to realize just how underrated she was. Through “Schitt’s Creek,” “The Studio,” and even a return to the “Beetlejuice” franchise, O’Hara seemed to shake that under-appreciated status, being regarded as the legend she was.
January 30, 2026 at 6:41 PM
For more people outside of the animation community to know about it.
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 AM