He was a visionary director. Thursday January 16, the family of David Lynch announced his death at the age of 78 on their Facebook page. “There is a great void in the world now that he is no longer with us”it is notably written in this sober message tinged with humor: “But, as he said, ‘Keep your eyes on the donut and not the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
Director of masterpieces like Elephant Man, Blue Velvet or even Mulholland DriveDavid Lynch is also at the origin of one of the most cult series on the small screen, Twin Peaks. In 2024, he revealed that he had emphysema after spending his entire life smoking. He then announced that if he didn’t officially retire, he probably wouldn’t be able to leave home to make films.
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