Legendary film director David Lynch has died at the age of 78
The news of his death came courtesy of a post on his official Facebook page.
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and artist David Lynch,” the statement said.
“We would appreciate some privacy at this time. Now there is a great sadness in the world that he is no longer with us. But, as he used to say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.’
“It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way,” the post concluded.
The last line is a reference to Lynch’s hobby of giving weather reports on social media, one of many quirky habits that have made him a far more visible and beloved figure than most filmmakers.
career without compromise
The importance of Lynch’s contribution to the world of cinema cannot be underestimated.
In fact, it could be said that no other director in the history of the medium has done so much to bring avant-grade “arthouse” to the masses.
Apart from directing boundary-breaking films like eraserhead, blue velvet And Mulholland DriveLynch co-created the groundbreaking television series twin Peaks,
The show was canceled at ABC after two acclaimed seasons in the early 1990s.
But in 2017, it was revived for a third season on Showtime, where it continued to wow critics and audiences.
Cause of death of David Lynch
Although no official cause of death has been announced, Lynch revealed in August 2024 that he had developed emphysema after a lifetime of smoking.
“Whether I like it or not, I’m at home,” he said. sight and sound magazine at that time. “I can’t go out. “And I can only walk a short distance before I run out of oxygen.”
Lynch said in a social media post that he is otherwise “in excellent condition”, adding, “I am filled with joy, and I will never retire.”
Lynch’s outsized personality, his unconventional approach to art, and his refusal to discriminate against so-called “low” culture (his long list of acting roles includes voice work as Gus the Bartender) family Guy by-product cleveland show) made him relevant to multiple generations of film and television fans.
Lynch, a longtime supporter of the arts, explained his views on the responsibilities of a director in a memorable 2006 interview:
“There’s no ‘career launch’.” They call it the film business but in my book money is the last thing a person should think about,” he said.
“You fall in love with the ideas and you get excited and you go and try to translate those ideas into cinema. And it’s a beautiful, beautiful journey. And so it has nothing to do with any kind of career. It has to do with love.”
David Lynch has four children, including film producer Jennifer Lynch.
His legacy will surely live on for generations of artists. His unique voice will be greatly missed by many people.