Twin Peaks actor Owain Rhys Davies dies at 44
Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, known for Twin Peaks: The Return, has died at the age of 44. His family announced the news on June 2.
- Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies has died at the age of 44.
- His brother, Rhodri Davies, announced the news on Instagram on June 2.
- He played FBI agent Wilson in three episodes of Twin Peaks: The Return.
- The family says he died suddenly, but naturally and peacefully.
Owain Rhys Davies, the Welsh actor remembered by audiences for his role in the cult series Twin Peaks: The Return, has died at the age of 44. His family shared the news on June 2, with a tribute posted by the actor’s brother, Rhodri Davies, on his own Instagram account.
In David Lynch’s return to the legendary show, Davies played FBI agent Wilson, a character who appeared across three episodes in 2017. Though it was a supporting part, it tied him to one of the most influential television projects of the modern era and introduced him to viewers around the world.
What did the family say about his death
The tribute posted by his brother Rhodri was written with dignity, free of sensationalism and free of speculation about the cause. The family stressed that the actor had died unexpectedly, but that there had been no violence and no dramatic circumstances.
While there are still unanswered questions about the circumstances of his death, what we know at this moment is that Owain passed away suddenly, naturally and peacefully, Rhodri Davies wrote.
Those words capture the tone in which his loved ones chose to say goodbye, quietly, without noise, and without turning a private tragedy into a media spectacle. That is exactly why the news, though it arrived through social media, was received calmly and with respect for the family.
How he will be remembered
Although Twin Peaks brought him his greatest recognition, Owain Rhys Davies left behind a notable and varied career. He appeared in several television and film projects, including well-known titles from major studios.
- The Netflix mystery series The OA
- The 2016 film Alice Through the Looking Glass
- The 2019 horror feature A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life
That list reveals an actor who moved between demanding auteur projects and commercial titles, a rare balance to strike in Hollywood. In each of them he built his characters with restraint and dedication, far from the spotlight that follows the biggest stars.
The news of his passing reminded many Twin Peaks fans just how much supporting actors contributed to the atmosphere of a series that has fascinated viewers for decades. Which of Owain Rhys Davies’ roles has stayed with you the most?
