The director, who was 78, was known for films and TV shows like 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks.'

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

Refresh for updates… Director Ron Howard praised his fearlessness, Mulholland Drive star Lee Grant called him “a one of a kind artist,” and director James Gunn cites him as a major inspiration: David Lynch is being remembered today for the unique vision and unforgettable works of art he brought to Hollywood.

director Ron Howard, via X ... You inspired so many of us.” — director James Gunn, via X. — “Like Kafka, like Bacon, he dedicated his life to opening a portal.

He received an honorary Oscar in 2019. Since news broke that he died, stars like Steven Spielberg, James Gunn, Ron Howard, Colin Jost, Kat Dennings, Patton Oswalt, Eli Roth, Judd Apatow and more ...

Questlove, James Gunn and Ron Howard are among those mourning the death of movie director David Lynch. Howard called him a “gracious man and fearless artist who followed his heart and soul ...

Director Martin Scorsese has called David Lynch's death "a sad day for moviemakers and movie lovers". But David Lynch really was a visionary- in fact, the word could have been invented to describe the man and the films,

Beloved filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, and when his family broke the news the next day, Hollywood’s grief mourned the loss of the great director, including the stars of his many films. Laura Dern,

Beloved filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, and when his family broke the news the next day, Hollywood’s grief mourned the loss of the great director, including the stars of his many films. Isabella Rossellini,

The director, who was 78, was known for films and TV shows like 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks.'

The director of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' died aged 78. "I loved him so much," said 'Blue Velvet' star Isabella Rossellini.

Iconic filmmaker David Lynch's death on January 16th prompted a flood of tributes to the pioneering director and writer.