David Lynch, the iconic American writer-director often referred to as a ā€˜visionaryā€™, passed away on January 15, just days before his 79th birthday, which would have been on January 20. The news of his death was shared on Meta, with a statement from his family: ā€œIt is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.ā€ Hollywood stars, including Steven Spielberg, Naomi Watts, James Gunn and many others, have paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary filmmaker, remembering his groundbreaking contributions to cinema. He was known for his works in Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive. David Lynch Dies at 78; Auteur Filmmaker Was Known for Directing Cult Classics Like ā€˜Eraserheadā€™, ā€˜Mulholland Driveā€™ and ā€˜Twin Peaksā€™.

Steven Spielberg on David Lynchā€™s Demise

 

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Naomi Watts Says David Lynchā€™s ā€˜Creative Mentorship Was Truly Powerfulā€™

 

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Kyle MacLachlan About His ā€˜Dear Friendā€™ David Lynch

James Gunn Remembers David Lynch as an Inspiration

Comedian Patton Oswalt Shares a Pic of the Writer-Director

 

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