Legendary Director David Lynch Dead At 78

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Cinema has lost a true titan. David Lynch has passed away at the age of 78. His family made the sad announcement on Facebook, writing: Lynch revealed last year that after decades of smoking he’d developed emphysema — and was in such bad health he would likely no longer be able to leave his home.

Apparently it was worse than we realized… And the news comes just after the major wildfires broke out in his beloved Los Angeles, too… Damn. Photos: Stars We Lost In 2024 The truly iconic director was one of a kind.

In addition to co-creating Twin Peaks, he made the films Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, and more.

His use of surreal, dreamy vibes and ability to turn the mundane into something haunting was so unique, it even led to the coining of the term “Lynchian” by film critics.