Director David Lynch died at the age of 78: details of his life and career
17 january 2025 в 04:37
David Lynch passed away at the age of 78. The renowned director of films such as «Elephant Man» and «Mulholland Drive» and the television series «Twin Peaks», Lynch revolutionized Hollywood, bringing a more surrealistic and darker approach to cinema. Lynch’s family confirmed his death in a statement they published on Facebook on January 16, 2025.
«With deep regret, we, his family, announce the passing of the man and artist, David Lynch», - the message read. «We would appreciate some privacy at this time. Now there is a huge void in the world without him. But, as he would say, 'Look at the donut, not the hole'. It’s a beautiful day with golden sun and blue sky».
Movie fans and industry professionals mourn Lynch’s loss, and many want to know how he passed away after such a long and successful career.
Learn more about Lynch’s prolific film career, his life, and death below.
Lynch is best known as the director of films such as «Mulholland Drive» and «Elephant Man», but he also directed a number of popular films such as «Eraserhead», «Blue Velvet», the 1984 version of «Dune», and «Lost Highway».
In television, Lynch created and directed «Twin Peaks», as well as the Showtime revival, «Twin Peaks: The Return», in 2017. Additionally, he worked on «Hotel Room» and «On the Air».
In addition to his work as a director, Lynch was also an actor with numerous roles. He appeared in films such as «Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me», «Dune», «Elephant Man», «Lucky», and «The Fabulous Baker Boys».
Lynch’s family did not disclose an official cause of his death. However, he had been battling emphysema for many years as a former smoker. In an interview with PEOPLE in November 2024, the late director revealed that he started smoking at the age of 8 and quit completely in 2022 after being diagnosed with emphysema.
Shortly before his death in January 2025, Deadline reported that Lynch had to evacuate his Los Angeles home due to a sunset fire. According to the publication, Lynch’s health «deteriorated after that».
Due to his previous smoking addiction, Lynch spent his last months on supplemental oxygen, he told PEOPLE in November 2024.
«In the back of every smoker’s mind is the fact that it’s cool, so you’re literally playing with fire», - he admitted to the publication. «It can bite you. I took the risk, and it bit me»
«With deep regret, we, his family, announce the passing of the man and artist, David Lynch», - the message read. «We would appreciate some privacy at this time. Now there is a huge void in the world without him. But, as he would say, 'Look at the donut, not the hole'. It’s a beautiful day with golden sun and blue sky».
Movie fans and industry professionals mourn Lynch’s loss, and many want to know how he passed away after such a long and successful career.
Learn more about Lynch’s prolific film career, his life, and death below.
Lynch is best known as the director of films such as «Mulholland Drive» and «Elephant Man», but he also directed a number of popular films such as «Eraserhead», «Blue Velvet», the 1984 version of «Dune», and «Lost Highway».
In television, Lynch created and directed «Twin Peaks», as well as the Showtime revival, «Twin Peaks: The Return», in 2017. Additionally, he worked on «Hotel Room» and «On the Air».
In addition to his work as a director, Lynch was also an actor with numerous roles. He appeared in films such as «Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me», «Dune», «Elephant Man», «Lucky», and «The Fabulous Baker Boys».
Lynch’s family did not disclose an official cause of his death. However, he had been battling emphysema for many years as a former smoker. In an interview with PEOPLE in November 2024, the late director revealed that he started smoking at the age of 8 and quit completely in 2022 after being diagnosed with emphysema.
Shortly before his death in January 2025, Deadline reported that Lynch had to evacuate his Los Angeles home due to a sunset fire. According to the publication, Lynch’s health «deteriorated after that».
Due to his previous smoking addiction, Lynch spent his last months on supplemental oxygen, he told PEOPLE in November 2024.
«In the back of every smoker’s mind is the fact that it’s cool, so you’re literally playing with fire», - he admitted to the publication. «It can bite you. I took the risk, and it bit me»
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