Legendary filmmaker David Lynch dies aged 78



American filmmaker David Lynch has died aged 78.

He was best known for co-creating the cult classic TV series Twin Peaks as well as films such as Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, and Eraserhead.

In August, the artist confirmed he had been suffering with emphysema, caused by his long-time smoking habit.

Mr Lynch’s family confirmed his death on Facebook.

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31 thoughts on “Legendary filmmaker David Lynch dies aged 78”

  1. I’ve seen a lot of David Lynch’s films. It seems I either really liked them or hated them. There were few which I was undecided. I really like, “Blue Velvet” and have seen it multiple times. Anyways he was obviously an influential director.

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  2. This was my brother-in-law , I have been married to his brother John since 1977. David was our best man at our wedding. I was just looking at our photos last night remembering how young we all were. He was a interesting relative! My Aunty and Uncle from Australia were at our wedding. Later, my cousins there got autographs from him. I am a First Fleeter so David had a connection to Australia through me. His dad also was in Australia during WWII.

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  3. Christopher Hitchens thought that emoting in public, when some famous person passed, was undignified. I agreed with him. Then he passed, and then David Bowie and Leonard Cohen and some others. And now David Lynch. I am starting to disagree with Hitchens.

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  4. Farewell to the best Dune director ! Wish he had realized it was good when it become a cult classic. That film really hurt him emotionally because of studio interference. He never recovered but did make other great art house films like Blue Velvet. He had a very unique visual style, and he was a genius as indicated by his film's complexity.

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  5. heartbreaking news~ my favorite filmmaker of all time. rest in peace, dear soul, your amazing art will always inspire. hope you got that perfect cup of coffee when they welcomed you to heaven 🤍

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