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David Lynch’s family shares the news of his death on Facebook, stating that there is a big hole in the world because he is no longer alive. David Lynch was the brain behind iconic movies like Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, in which he introduced a dark surrealist touch that impacted filmmaking in Hollywood since the early 2000s. His passing did not come as a shock to most fans, as he opened up about his declining health last year. Although the cause of David’s death remains undisclosed, he was diagnosed with emphysema in 2024 due to his smoking habits since his prime. In the months leading up to his demise, David was unable to work as he could hardly leave the house. Aside from being a renowned, Oscar-winning director, David was a man of many talents, including painting, as he spent a year at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston before joining Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in the mid-60s. He was also a musician, actor, and a family man with four children from different marriages. David Lynch movies embodied his commitment to innovation, which was rightfully rewarded by critical acclaim and numerous accolades in his lifetime. David Lynch movies were way ahead of their time David Lynch/ImageCollect David had a preference for European filmmakers over those back home, noting that they were his inspiration. The late icon considered movies from across the lake to be thrilling for his soul, and commended the likes of Federico Fellini, Alfred Hitchcock, Roman Polanski, Stanley Kubrick, and Billy Wilder for their impressive work. While he acknowledged his industry colleagues, David Lynch movies were quite ahead of their time due to their unique storytelling and visuals. Eraserhead, which was David’s debut feature, challenged traditional filmmaking styles, while Blue Velvet employed a dark theme that was not in the mainstream media at the time. David Lynch/ImageCollect David Lynch movies had an engaging pull about them that kept viewers glued until the end out of curiosity for what happens next. Twin Peaks showcased a supernatural twist, and though it was a short-lived series, it influenced subsequent television shows in the ‘90s. Twin Peaks had a film prequel, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, shortly after and a revival series more than two decades later. This ABC series earned the late legend five Primetime Emmy nominations. David Lynch/ImageCollect David Lynch had ongoing projects amid failing health David Lynch/ImageCollect Despite his unfortunate diagnosis last August, David did not give up working, even though he could no longer direct in person. He highlighted his Netflix collaborations for Wisteria and Unrecorded Night, adding that he has yet-to-be-produced projects like Antelope Don't Run No More and Snootworld. He even assured fans that he was okay healthwise and had no plans to retire. Sadly, David’s passing has cut short his plans to create more hits in 2025. As the news of David’s demise hit the internet, fans of David Lynch movies have taken to social media to pay tribute to him. David Lynch/ImageCollect The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared a wholesome statement promising to keep exploring the otherworldly and the unknown in his honor. “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole…We will focus not on the loss, but on what we gained from the years we shared this planet with you. We will see you in our dreams,” they said. Their post was accompanied by a photo of the black hole, referencing the late filmmaker’s donut quote. “Lynch's surrealism meets cosmic reality in this black hole image. The void he explored in art exists in space. Perfect tribute to a visionary who saw beauty in darkness,” a fan responded. His fourth wife survives David, now widow, Emily Stofle, and his four children Austin, Riley, Lula, and Jennifer, who is also a successful filmmaker.