David Lynch, the renowned director behind cult classics like “Twin Peaks,” “Fire Walk With Me,” and “Mulholland Drive,” has passed away due to cardiac arrest caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition he had been battling for over two years. The 78-year-old native Montanan announced his diagnosis with emphysema in August 2022, revealing that his smoking habit was likely the cause of his condition.
Lynch’s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans, fellow filmmakers, and even his ex-lovers, who have praised his creative genius and innovative storytelling style. The director was a prolific artist, known for his work in film, television, and writing, and had recently appeared on screen as John Ford in Steven Spielberg’s 2022 film “The Fablemans.”
Born in 1946, Lynch established himself as an auteur in the late 1970s with films like “Eraserhead” and “The Elephant Man,” which earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. His hit television series “Twin Peaks” became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s, ushering in an era of “appointment-viewing” TV.
Lynch was a proponent of transcendental meditation and had published several books on spiritual mindfulness and creative process. He will be deeply missed by his fans and fellow artists, who remember him as a visionary and intuitive director with a unique sense of style and storytelling ability.
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