Catherine Coulson, Log Lady in Original ‘Twin Peaks,’ Dead at 71

Actress was set to reprise her role in the upcoming Showtime reboot

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Actress Catherine Coulson arrives to The Paley Center For Media's presentation of a "Psych" And "Twin Peaks" Reunion on November 29, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Catherine Coulson

Catherine E. Coulson, best known for playing the Log Lady on “Twin Peaks,” died Monday at the age of 71.

The actress had a recurring role in both seasons of the David Lynch series, and also appeared in the follow-up film “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.” She was set to reprise her role in the upcoming Showtime reboot of the series.

“Today I lost one of my dearest friends, Catherine Coulson. Catherine was solid gold,” said Lynch in a statement. “She was always there for her friends — she was filled with love for all people — for her family — for her work.

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