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Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive Director David Lynch Dies Aged 78

Author : Zoe Feb 13,2025

Renowned filmmaker David Lynch, celebrated for his visionary work on "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Drive," passed away at the age of 78.

His family shared the news via a Facebook post: “With profound sadness, we, his family, announce the passing of David Lynch, the man and the artist. We request privacy during this time. His absence leaves a void, but, as he'd say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.’ It's a beautiful day, bathed in golden sunlight and clear blue skies.”

In 2024, Lynch publicly revealed an emphysema diagnosis stemming from years of smoking, stating his inability to continue directing. He shared at the time: "Yes, I have emphysema due to years of smoking. I enjoyed smoking immensely, and I love tobacco—its scent, lighting it, the act itself—but there's a price, and for me, it's emphysema. I quit over two years ago. Recent tests show I'm in excellent health aside from the emphysema. I'm filled with happiness and will never retire."

David Lynch, pictured here, passed away at age 78. Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images.
Born in Missoula, Montana, in 1946, Lynch's cinematic legacy rests on his surreal, neo-noir mysteries. His directorial debut, 1977's "Eraserhead," achieved midnight movie success. He garnered Academy Award nominations for Best Director for "The Elephant Man" (1980), "Blue Velvet" (1986), and "Mulholland Drive" (2001). He also directed "Wild at Heart" (1990) and the 1984 adaptation of "Dune," the latter initially a box office disappointment but later gaining cult status.

Lynch's impact is most profoundly felt through the iconic 1990s mystery series "Twin Peaks," which chronicles FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper's investigation into the murder of Laura Palmer. Though initially canceled after two seasons, Lynch resurrected the series with the 2017 limited series "Twin Peaks: The Return."

Tributes poured in from across Hollywood on social media. DCU head James Gunn tweeted, "RIP David Lynch. You inspired so many of us." Joe Russo, screenwriter of various films, tweeted, "No one saw the world like David Lynch. The world lost a master of cinema today."

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