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The frequent Christopher Guest collaborator died last week at age 71, with the dog show tributing the star with a nod to her work in the beloved comedy about a dog competition. Westminster Dog Show honors Catherine O'Hara's Best in Show role with sweet tribute during live competition The frequent Christopher Guest collaborator died last week at age 71, with the dog show tributing the star with a nod to her work in the beloved comedy about a dog competition. :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/JoeyNolfiauthorphotoba4923fec03a4027868306485696ef41.jpg) Joey Nolfi is a senior writer at .

The frequent Christopher Guest collaborator died last week at age 71, with the dog show tributing the star with a nod to her work in the beloved comedy about a dog competition.

Westminster Dog Show honors Catherine O'Hara's Best in Show role with sweet tribute during live competition

The frequent Christopher Guest collaborator died last week at age 71, with the dog show tributing the star with a nod to her work in the beloved comedy about a dog competition.

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February 4, 2026 10:59 a.m. ET

Catherine O'Hara in 'Best in Show'. Credit:

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The Westminster Dog Show just unleashed a sweet tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara's Cookie Fleck.

Days after the legendary comedic actress died at age 71, the dog competition honored O'Hara's role in the beloved 2000 Christopher Guest comedy *Best in Show* — a mockumentary revolving around a dog competition — with a mid-show commemoration.

In footage captured and shared to Instagram Tuesday night by actor Michael Judson Berry, the Westminster Dog Show cued up a video montage featuring clips from O'Hara's roles, particularly *Best in Show*, in which O'Hara played one half of a dog-owning couple (also including her longtime friend Eugene Levy) whose Norwich terrier, Winky, overcomes insurmountable odds to win the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show.

Westminster Dog Show honors Catherine O'Hara with 'Best In Show' tribute.

Michael Judson Berry/Instagram

After the clips played on the monitor inside New York City's Madison Square Garden venue, text appeared on screen announcing O'Hara's birth year and death year, and a message that read, "A true legend, timeless talent, and icon."

The moment occurred during the real Norwich terrier breed judging section of the Westminster presentation.

*Best in Show* marked one of many beloved collaborations between O'Hara, Guest, and Levy, who often worked together in major ensemble comedies over the years. Their big-screen projects also included hits like *Waiting for Guffman*, *A Mighty Wind*, and *For Your Consideration. *

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Levy and O'Hara would additionally go on to co-lead the popular sitcom *Schitt's Creek*, which would win them both Emmys.

After O'Hara's death was announced on Friday, Levy shared a statement with ** honoring his friend and collaborator.

Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara in 'Best In Show'.

Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

"Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today," Levy said. "I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O'Hara for over 50 years. From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to *SCTV*, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years on *Schitt's Creek*, I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship."

He then expressed adoration for O'Hara's husband, production designer Bo Welch, as well as the couple's two sons. "I will miss her," he continued. "My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke, and the entire O'Hara family."

See the Westminster Dog Show's tribute to O'Hara in the image above.

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