{"id":710153,"date":"2026-06-02T14:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/710153\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T14:20:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:20:34","slug":"twin-peaks-actor-owain-rhys-davies-dead-at-44","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/710153\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Twin Peaks&#8217; actor Owain Rhys Davies dead at 44"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Owain Rhys Davies, famous for his roles in \u201cTwin Peaks: The Return\u201d and \u201cThe OA,\u201d has died. He was 44.<\/p>\n<p>The Welsh actor\u2019s brother <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY-GU-MIiog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">revealed the \u201cdevastating\u201d news in a lengthy Instagram post<\/a> Sunday, writing, \u201cIt is with profound sadness that my father and I share the news that my brother, Owain, has passed away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rhodri Davies explained that the news is shocking as \u201cthere are still questions that remain unanswered regarding the circumstances of his death.\u201d However, the family understands that \u201cOwain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTwin Peaks\u201d actor Owain Rhys Davies (seen here in the show) has died. Showtime<\/p>\n<p>He was 44 years old. owainrhysdavies\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>The actor\u2019s sibling went on to praise Owain\u2019s \u201clove, friendship, and generosity,\u201d adding that \u201cthe outpouring of messages we have received over the past few days has been deeply moving and a testament to the impact he had on so many lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cOwain was fortunate enough to have more than one family. Alongside his biological one, he built extraordinary, family-like bonds with many of his closest friends, colleagues, and loved ones. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am incredibly proud that, while he was my brother, he was also a brother to so many others. We know that this loss will be felt by a great many people, and we take comfort in knowing how loved he was.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rhodri promised to share more information about his brother\u2019s passing and funeral arrangements in due time before asking for privacy to \u201ccome to terms with this devastating loss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His brother announced his passing, saying, \u201cOwain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.\u201d Suzanne Tenner\/SHOWTIME<\/p>\n<p>However, per Owain\u2019s brother, \u201cthere are still questions that remain unanswered regarding the circumstances of his death.\u201d Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Born on Feb. 20, 1982, in Cardiff, Wales, Owain was best known for his roles as Agent Wilson in \u201cTwin Peaks: The Return,\u201d a revival of the 1990s series, and \u201cThe OA,\u201d which starred Jason Isaac and Brit Marling.<\/p>\n<p>He also worked in Disney\u2019s \u201cAlice Through The Looking Glass,\u201d \u201cThe Indian Doctor,\u201d \u201cMy Dead Ex,\u201d \u201cA Serial Killer\u2019s Guide to Life\u201d and many more. <\/p>\n<p>Owain also found great success working in London\u2019s West End, with roles in \u201cMamma Mia!,\u201d \u201cThe Wizard of Oz,\u201d \u201cBy Jeeves\u201d and \u201cA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum\u201d at London\u2019s The Royal National Theatre. <\/p>\n<p>He played Agent Wilson in the revival show. owainrdavies\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>Owain (seen here in 2017) also had roles in \u201cAlice Through The Looking Glass,\u201d \u201cThe Indian Doctor,\u201d \u201cMy Dead Ex,\u201d \u201cA Serial Killer\u2019s Guide to Life\u201d  Frazer Harrison\/BAFTA LA<\/p>\n<p>He recently finished filming his final two projects, \u201cJeff the Killer\u201d and \u201cLa Fantasia,\u201d which are in post-production.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWCI0i3lS-a\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">some of his most recent Instagram posts<\/a>, Owain gushed about his work on the critically acclaimed play, \u201cThe Opera Singer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He is survived by his brother, Rhodri, and his father, Conway. His mother had passed away in May 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Owain Rhys Davies, famous for his roles in \u201cTwin Peaks: The Return\u201d and \u201cThe OA,\u201d has died. 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