Actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his appearance in the Showtime television series “Twin Peaks: The Return” and his work on “The OA,” has died at the age of 44.
His brother, Rhodri Davies, confirmed news of his passing on behalf of their family in a social media post on May 30, expressing their shock and the unknowns that remain surrounding his cause of death.
“It is with profound sadness that my father and I share the news that my brother, Owain, has passed away,” Rhodri captioned a photo of his brother on Instagram.
“While there are still questions that remain unanswered regarding the circumstances of his death, our understanding at this stage is that Owain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.”
“The reach of Owain’s love, friendship, and generosity was vast,” Rhodri added. “The 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.”
Davies is survived by his father, Conway Davies, and his brother. His family notes further details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date, and they ask for privacy at this time.
“I am incredibly proud that, while he was my brother, he was also a brother to so many others,” Rhodri Davies concluded. “We know that this loss will be felt by a great many people, and we take comfort in knowing how loved he was.”
Born in 1982 in Cardiff, Wales, Davies built a career spanning television, film, voice acting, and stage production. His on-screen credits include Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” “A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life,” “The Relationship,” “My Dead Ex,” and others.
He rose to prominence in 2017 with his role in “Twin Peaks: The Return,” where he portrayed Agent Wilson in the David Lynch and Mark Frost cult television series revival.
Beyond screen work, Davies worked at The Royal National Theatre, London’s West End, and other various productions around the world. The Welsh National Theatre paid tribute to the actor, praising his contributions to the theater community.
“Owain was a remarkable talent whose work enriched Welsh theatre and screen, and whose contribution to the performing arts will be remembered by audiences, colleagues, and friends alike,” the theater stated in its tribute. “His passion, creativity, and dedication to his craft made a lasting impact on the cultural life of Wales.
“The Welsh performing arts community is poorer for his loss, and we can only imagine the many more stories he would have gone on to tell. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Owain’s family, friends, loved ones, and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him.”
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