Danny Elfman pays tribute to David Lynch in emotional post: “I’m still in complete shock”

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Danny Elfman has paid tribute to David Lynch in an emotional social media post, following the filmmaker’s death at the age of 78 last week.Film composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman Elfman shared a photo of Lynch on Instagram earlier today (January 21) – which would have been the day after Lynch’s 79th birthday – describing him as a “genius”.After Lynch died on January 15, his family broke the news the following day, writing on his Facebook page: “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.

We would appreciate some privacy at this time.“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole’.

It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way”.It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.

We would…Posted by David Lynch on Thursday, January 16, 2025For his part, Elfman wrote: “What can I possibly say? His passing to me is a monumental loss that’s hard for me to even put into words.