David Lynch, the surrealist mastermind who gave the world Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, among other films and television series, has died. His family posted a confirmation on official Facebook page of David Lynch that the filmmaker and writer had passed away at 78.
“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us,” the family wrote, quoting one of Lynch’s own sayings: “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole. It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
Filmmaker David Lynch had multiple blockbuster projects
David Lynch died, leaving behind an astonishing body of work, redefining filmmaking. His distinct vision earned him three nominations as Best Director during the Oscars- for Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, and Mulholland Drive, among others. The director also won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1990 for Wild at Heart.
Lynch’s films were highly acclaimed for their surreal, dreamlike storytelling and dark, haunting imagery. His first major release, Eraserhead (1977), showcased his unique cinematic style and began his rise as one of the most distinctive voices in film.
David’s last major work before death
His last major work was Twin Peaks: The Return, which was aired in 2017, continuing the cult-classic TV series he co-created in the early 1990s. It was an avant-garde approach to bold storytelling, further solidifying Lynch’s reputation as a visionary artist.
In 2020, the Academy gave him an honorary Oscar to recognize his remarkable contributions to the world of cinema. Even with the chronic lung disease of emphysema, which he said had been a result of long years of cigarette smoking, Lynch was creative and optimistic, announcing in 2022 that he would “never retire.”
Lynch, a painter who had become a filmmaker in the 1960s, was born in Missoula, Montana. He lived an era of life that marked its end; however, the impact of this film and story will inspire future generations.
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