January, it was announced that director David Lynch had died at the age of 78. The legendary filmmaker was responsible for countless films and series that have since achieved cult status. Much was also known about his private life.

Celebrated director David Lynch has died. He was 78. David's family announced his death in a tribute on Facebook. His loved ones write, 'There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us.

Iconic director and musician David Lynch has died, leaving behind an incredible legacy of work and personal success. Known for his signature 'Lynchian' weird style and haunting themes, Lynch was behind a string of box office hits that helped build his personal wealth.

David Lynch, the legendary director of "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Drive," is dead at 78, his family announced Jan. 16 on Facebook.

Lynch, who wrote and directed the movies "Dune" and "Blue Velvet" and co-created the TV series "Twin Peaks," was diagnosed with emphysema in 2020.

Lynch was best known for his films such as Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and the groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, and his influence on film and television is immeasurable. His ability to create compelling narratives that challenge conventional storytelling has left an indelible mark on the film industry.

David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,”

Oscar-winning director and Happy Days star Ron Howard paid tribute to Lynch on social media, writing: “#RIPDavidLynch, a gracious man and fearless artist who followed his heart & soul and proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”

Deadline reported that Lynch had emphysema and took a turn for the worse after being forced from his LA-area home because of the wildfires.

After starting her career in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Watts scored her breakout role in Lynch’s 2001 mystery thriller Mulholland Drive. She portrayed lookalikes Betty Elms and Diane Selwyn, the former of which worked to help a woman with amnesia named Rita (played by Laura Harring) unravel the truth of her identity.

Isabella Rossellini, who had her breakout role in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and went on to date the man for five years, paid tribute to the late director following his death. “I loved him so much. Thanks for all your kind messages,” Rossellini wrote on Instagram on Friday morning, posting a photo of her with Lynch.