Some of David Lynch's movies: Dune (1984), Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man, Wild at Heart, and others. TV series: Twin Peaks.

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16 Jan, 2025
Twin Peaks creator David Lynch dead
The iconic writer and film director’s family has announced his passing in a Facebook post

David Lynch, a renowned American movie director, has died at the age of 78, his family said in a Facebook post on Thursday. The filmmaker was known for his surreal narratives and haunting visuals. He produced TV shows and movies including Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man. The cause of his death was not made public.

“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” his relatives posted on his Facebook page, adding that they would need “privacy at this time.”

“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us,” they added.

Born in Missoula, Montana, in 1946, Lynch started off as an art student making experimental short films. His debut feature, Eraserhead (1977), became a midnight movie cult classic and launched his career. He directed critically acclaimed films such as Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart (which won the Palme d’Or in 1990), and Mulholland Drive, earning three Oscar nominations for Best Director.

His groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks (1990) became a cultural phenomenon, with a third season airing in 2017.

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