David Lynch’s cause of death revealed after his passing at age 78

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passed away Jan. 16 at age 78 from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to TMZ, who obtained Lynch’s death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.Dehydration was also listed as a significant contributor to Lynch’s death.The Post has reached out to Lynch’s rep for comment.Lynch’s family announced his death on social media last month.“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the family’s Facebook statement read. “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,’” the statement added. “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”It was reported the week before Lynch’s death that he evacuated his LA home near Laurel Canyon Boulevard due to the deadly wildfires.

His producer Sabrina Sutherland confirmed that he was safe.The late star — famous for co-creating the series “Twin Peaks” and directing films like “Dune,” “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” — was diagnosed with emphysema, a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, back in 2020.In Nov.

2024, Lynch told People that he needed supplemental oxygen to do much of anything.“What you sow is what you reap,” said Lynch. “You’re literally playing with fire.