Twin Peaks Star Owain Rhys Davies Dies Suddenly at 44

By Olatunji Adesina
June 2, 2026

Cardiff-born actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his role as FBI Agent Wilson in David Lynch’s critically acclaimed revival Twin Peaks: The Return, has died suddenly at the age of 44, his family announced Tuesday.

In a heartfelt statement shared via Instagram on Sunday, May 31, Davies’ brother Rhodri, along with their father Conway, confirmed the Welsh actor’s passing while noting that questions remain about the circumstances surrounding his death.

“It is with profound sadness that my father and I share the news that my brother, Owain, has passed away,” Rhodri wrote. “This news will come as a great shock to many. The reach of Owain’s love, friendship, and generosity was vast”.

Unanswered Questions About Death

While the family has not released a specific cause of death, Rhodri clarified that “our understanding at this stage is that Owain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully,” though he acknowledged “there are still questions that remain unanswered” regarding the circumstances. No official obituary or cause of death has been released yet, according to ACTRA Toronto, which confirmed the actor’s death online.

Davies died last week, though the exact date has not been disclosed.

Celebrated Career Across Film, TV and Stage

Born in Cardiff, Wales, Davies built an impressive career spanning television, film, theatre, and voice acting. His breakthrough role came in 2017 when he appeared in three episodes of Twin Peaks: The Return, the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated Showtime series created by David Lynch and Mark Frost.

His other notable television credits include:

On the big screen, Davies appeared in Disney’s 2016 fantasy film Alice Through the Looking Glass, the 2017 romantic comedy The Relationtrip, the 2019 horror film A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life, and the post-apocalyptic drama Impact Winter (for which he also provided voice work).

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His most recent project was the indie film La Fantasia.

West End and Global Theatre Success

Beyond screen work, Davies maintained an active theatre career with appearances at London’s West End and the Royal National Theatre. His stage credits include Olivier Award-nominated productions such as Mamma Mia!, The Wizard of Oz, By Jeeves, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

He also toured internationally with productions including Something Rotten, Imagine This, Grease, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Under Milk Wood. For the multi-nominated UMPO Summer Blockbuster, Davies also served as director.

As a voice actor, he worked on award-winning productions including Studio Ghibli’s Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and Audible’s Impact Winter.

Tributes Pour In

The entertainment industry has responded with an outpouring of tributes following news of Davies’ death. His brother described the messages received over the past few days as “deeply moving and a testament to the impact he had on so many lives”.

“Owain was fortunate enough to have more than one family,” Rhodri wrote. “Alongside his biological one, he built extraordinary, family-like bonds with many of his closest friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Calling him ‘a brother to so many others,’ they take comfort in knowing how loved he was”.

Davies is survived by his father Conway and brother Rhodri.