Critically acclaimed American filmmaker David Lynch passed away at age 78.

Photo: David Lynch/Facebook
A statement on Lynch’s Facebook page read: “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. Thereโs a big hole in the world now that heโs no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole,'” the statement continued. “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
In August 2024, the American filmmaker said in an interview with Sight and Sound that he was suffering from emphysema after years of smoking. He revealed that he experienced breathing difficulties and found it challenging to “walk across a room.”
During his decades-long career, the visionary genius became renowned for his surrealist films and a distinct cinematic style dubbed “Lynchian.” This unique approach to filmmaking is defined by the juxtaposition of dark, ominous, and sinister elements with ordinary, everyday settings.
He directed acclaimed films such as Eraserhead (1997), Dune (1984), Twin Peaksย (1992), Lost Highway (1997), Inland Empire (2006), and more,
The veteran filmmaker has been awarded with numerous accolades. This includes the Palme d’Or at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival for Wild at Heart, the Future Film Festival Digital Award, and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival for Inland Empire, among many others.
In 2019, Lynch received the Academy Honorary Award at the Academy Awards for his exceptional career achievements and contributions to the film industry.
May he rest in peace.
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