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Owain Rhys Davies, actor who appeared in 'The OA' and 'Twin Peaks: The Return,' dies at 44

LA Times · Jun 2, 2026, 5:29 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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  • Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his appearances in TV series “The OA” and “Twin Peaks: The Return,” has died, his family announced Sunday.
  • “The reach of Owain’s love, friendship, and generosity was vast,” his family wrote on Instagram.
  • The statement continued: “I am incredibly proud that, while he was my brother, he was also a brother to so many others.

Owain Rhys Davies, pictured at the “Twin Peaks: The Return” premiere in 2017, died suddenly, his family announced Sunday. (Eric Charbonneau / Invision / Associated Press) By Alexandra Del Rosario Staff Writer Contact June 2, 2026 10:29 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his appearances in TV series “The OA” and “Twin Peaks: The Return,” has died, his family announced Sunday.

Davies’ brother Rhodri Davies and their father Conway Davies said in an Instagram tribute that “there are still questions that remain unanswered” regarding the actor’s death, but that the family understands he “passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.” Owain Rhys Davies was 44.

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