Filmmaker David Lynch, known for decidedly offbeat films and TV series such as Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, and Mulholland Drive, has died at age 78.
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Lynch's family made the announcement via a brief
Facebook post. It reads as follows: "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."A cause of death was not specified. The announcement was accompanied by a photo of Lynch with a guitar.
Born in Missoula, Montana, Monday, January 20 would have been David Lynch's 79th birthday.
David Lynch's Fans Are Deeply Saddened By His Passing
They Shared Their Thoughts On Facebook
"We love you so much, David Lynch! You have been a source of inspiration for so many people and speaking personally, you changed my perspective on art, spirituality, and life in general...."
"I'm so sorry for this loss. He was truly an artist of the highest caliber and an incredible human who inspired so many lives. sending my thoughts and prayers to his family."
"I'm so grateful he leaves an incredible legacy we can return to again and again. Thank you, David, for everything."
"his movies and his music meant so much to us ... feeling lost for words. Farewell, and thank you for making weirdness so essential."
Lynch Was Daring, Visionary, Unconventional, And Impossible To Categorize Throughout His Career
He Was Unafraid To Take Bold Artistic Risks
Per NBC News, "In a career spanning nearly half a century, Lynch established himself as one of the most stylistically distinctive and thematically daring voices in American entertainment."
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) intoned that Lynch "portrayed a seemingly bucolic America, only to reveal it teeming with the mysterious and macabre...." The outlet also noted that Lynch shared last summer that he had emphysema from smoking. He was allegedly wary of leaving home because he feared contracting COVID-19.
Nominated four times for Academy Awards, Lynch did not get a prized golden statuette until 2019, when he earned an honorary Oscar. Late in his life, Lynch appeared to step away from making films or series. Instead, per THR, he concentrated on painting, transcendental meditation, and a coffee-making business.
