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Owain Rhys Davies Dies at 44 After Sudden Passing

Family described his death as sudden, natural, peaceful, requesting privacy as two final projects remain in post-production.

Overview

  • The actor’s death was confirmed in a family statement published Tuesday by his brother Rhodri and their father Conway, who asked for privacy as they make arrangements.
  • The family said their understanding is that Davies 'passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully' while also noting that questions about the circumstances remain unanswered.
  • Davies built a two-decade career across stage and screen with West End and Royal National Theatre credits and recognizable screen roles including Agent Wilson in Twin Peaks: The Return and parts in The OA and Alice Through the Looking Glass.
  • Colleagues and institutions have posted tributes to Davies, with messages from fellow actors and official condolences from the Twin Peaks account and the Welsh National Theatre.
  • Two of his recent projects, Jeff the Killer and La Fantasia, are reported to be in post-production and may be released in the coming months while the family says it will share more information in due course.