David Lynch, a four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker whose films include: blue velvet and Mulholland DriveProducer of the TV series twin peaksDied. He was 78 years old, just a few days away from his 79th birthday.
His family shared the news on social media Thursday.
“It is with deep regret that we and his family announce the death of artist and artist David Lynch,” the post reads. “I would appreciate some privacy this time. There is a huge hole in the world because he is no longer with us. But as he said, ‘Pay attention to the donut, not the hole.’ “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunlight and blue skies throughout.”
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The cause and location of death were not immediately available, but Lynch was open about emphysema.
Lynch was a one-time artist who created surreal art in the 1970s. eraser head And in the decades that followed, he rarely failed to surprise and inspire his audiences and colleagues. His notable releases have ranged from neo-noir. Mulholland Drive In a crooked gothic style blue velvet Something eclectic and unusual twin peaks.
His other credits included crime stories. Wild at HeartWinner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival; biographical drama Elephant Man Grade G, simple straight story.
A native of Missoula, Montana, Lynch moved frequently with his family as a child and felt most at home away from the classroom for long periods of time, free to explore his fascination with the world.
He had an early talent for the visual arts and a passion for travel and discovery, so he enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and began a ten-year apprenticeship as a short film maker.
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— With files from The Associated Press
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