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Owain Rhys Davies, recognized for his performances in “Twin Peaks: The Return” and “The OA,” has tragically passed away at the age of 44.
His brother shared the heartbreaking announcement on Instagram on Sunday, expressing, “With deep sorrow, my father and I inform you of my brother Owain’s passing.”
Rhodri Davies conveyed that the family still grapples with unanswered questions surrounding his death. Nevertheless, they have come to understand that Owain’s passing was sudden, natural, and peaceful.
In a heartfelt tribute, his brother commended Owain’s warmth, camaraderie, and selflessness, noting the overwhelming number of messages they’ve received, which reflect the profound impact he had on many lives.
He further mentioned, “Owain was blessed with more than just his biological family. He forged remarkable, familial connections with numerous close friends, colleagues, and loved ones.”
“I 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.”
Rhodri promised to share more information about his brother’s passing and funeral arrangements in due time before asking for privacy to “come to terms with this devastating loss.”
Born on Feb. 20, 1982, in Cardiff, Wales, Owain was best known for his roles as Agent Wilson in “Twin Peaks: The Return,” a revival of the 1990s series, and “The OA,” which starred Jason Isaac and Brit Marling.
He also worked in Disney’s “Alice Through The Looking Glass,” “The Indian Doctor,” “My Dead Ex,” “A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life” and many more.
Owain also found great success working in London’s West End, with roles in “Mamma Mia!,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “By Jeeves” and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at London’s The Royal National Theatre.
He recently finished filming his final two projects, “Jeff the Killer” and “La Fantasia,” which are in post-production.
In some of his most recent Instagram posts, Owain gushed about his work on the critically acclaimed play, “The Opera Singer.”
He is survived by his brother, Rhodri, and his father, Conway. His mother had passed away in May 2021.