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January 31, 2026 By  NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield’s Wife Shares Heart-Wrenching Goodbye to Catherine O’Hara

The world lost a beloved film icon on January 30, 2026, when Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71 in her Los Angeles home after a brief illness. The Emmy-winning actress, celebrated for her iconic roles as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, Kate McCallister in Home Alone, and Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice, delighted generations with her sharp wit, warmth, and unparalleled talent across film, TV, and improv.

Amid the outpouring of grief, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield’s wife, Emily, shared a touching Instagram tribute to the actress.

Baker Mayfield’s wife honors Catherine O’Hara

The world is mourning the loss of O’Hara who had immense contribution not just in film, but to everyone. Her movies, especially as the protective mom Kate McCallister in the Home Alone movie series and as the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, have been watched by many and has made her special to many. She has won two Emmys, and was generally known as an iconic actress.

Jan 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) leaves the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Jan 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) leaves the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

It is unknown what exactly the cause of her death was, but she had previously said she had dextrocardia with situs inversus which is a rare condition. Her death was accompanied by an outpouring of condolences from many, including from Mayfield’s wife Emily. In an Instagram story, she shared a simple, yet emotional message with bandaged hearts hovering above a picture of the legendary actress.

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Baker Mayfield’s wife Emily shares heartbreaking IG tribute to Catherine O’Hara IG story/@emilywmayfield
Baker Mayfield has not had a good season with the Buccaneers, missing the playoffs after a dismal 8-9 season. Despite that, he has completed 63.2% of passes for 3,693 yards and 26 touchdowns, while also rushing for 382 yards and a touchdown. His wife shared a glimpse of what they are up to in his offseason.

Baker Mayfield enjoys offseason with family

Baker also shared some photos of the family spending time together. He enjoyed a nice round of golf with his young daughter Kova, which was shared by his wife on her Instagram stories. As her dad was swinging the clubs, the little girl was looking up to him in a cute, pink outfit.

Emily has also recently shared a clip where she shows her baby bump in a blue swimsuit, signaling their second child in April 2026. The Mayfield family is certainly enjoying their time during the vacation.

As there is still a lot of time left for the offseason to end, Baker Mayfield will enjoy his time off with his family.
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About Manhaz Muntaha

Manhaz Muntaha is a football writer at Gridiron Heroics with over two years of experience covering NFL and college football. She covers breaking news, game analysis, recruiting news, transfer portal updates, and everything from draft prospects to playoff runs. Her football coverage has appeared on SportsZion, giving her a solid track record across pro and college ball.

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