David Lynch, the renowned filmmaker known for his surreal and iconic works like 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet,' and 'Mulholland Drive,' has passed away at the age of 78. His family released a statement confirming his death and requesting privacy.
David Lynch, who co-created “Twin Peaks” and directed films like ‘ Blue Velvet ’ and “Mulholland Drive,” has died. He was 78.
Lynch added that “it’s tough living with emphysema. I can hardly walk across a room. It’s like you’re walking around with a plastic bag around your head.”Lynch was born in 1946 in Missoula, Montana. He began his filmmaking career in the 1960sLynch’s next film was 1980’s “The Elephant Man,” about a severely deformed man living in London. The movie, starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, was nominated for eight Oscars — including Best Director for Lynch.
Lynch’s version of “Dune” did not fare well at the box office. The epic space opera has since been remade by Denis Villeneuve with Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet in the lead roles. “Twin Peaks” later returned for a third season, called “Twin Peaks: The Return,” on Showtime in 2017. Lynch directed and co-wrote all 18 episodes.
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