This morning at his home in Los Angeles

David Lynch, the esteemed filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 78, as confirmed by his family. The director, known for his distinctive blend of surrealism and mainstream film, revealed in August 2024 that he had been diagnosed with emphysema after years of smoking. Lynch’s prominent works include Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive, while his 1990s television series Twin Peaks remains a significant cultural touchstone. Celebrated for his unsettling yet humorous style, Lynch’s legacy persists through his deep exploration of the human psyche, encapsulated by his own quote from Twin Peaks: “Fix your hearts or die.”