David Lynch, the critically acclaimed director and writer known for his signature dark and surrealist artistic vision, has died at age 78 following a battle with emphysema. The Dune (1984) director's family announced his death via a post on Facebook on Thursday,

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor, has died at 78. His family announced the death in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 16.

Legendary filmmaker David Lynch has sadly passed away at 78. The writer and director was known for helming some all-time classics, including 1984's Dune and beloved TV series Twin Peaks. Read on for more.

I will miss him more than the limits of my language can tell and my heart can bear. My world is that much fuller because I knew him and that much emptier now that he’s gone.”

January, it was announced that director David Lynch had died at the age of 78. The legendary filmmaker was responsible for countless films and series that have since achieved cult status. Much was also known about his private life.

Celebrated director David Lynch has died. He was 78. David's family announced his death in a tribute on Facebook. His loved ones write, 'There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us.

"He was not interested in answers because he understood that questions are the drive that make us who we are."

Lynch was best known for his films such as Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and the groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, and his influence on film and television is immeasurable. His ability to create compelling narratives that challenge conventional storytelling has left an indelible mark on the film industry.

David Lynchs children have urged fans to join them in a "worldwide group meditation" to honour the directors memory on what owuld have been his 79th birthday on Monday (20.01.5).

Andy Cohen was criticized for suddenly breaking the news of David Lynch's death in the middle of a live interview with the 'Severance' cast

Alicia Witt, who played young Alia Atreides in Dune took to Instagram: Isabella Rossellini, whose breakout role was in Lynch’s 1986 cult classic Blue Velvet and was in a romantic relationship with Lynch until 1991 had a simple, devistating message to share: