Cult filmmaker David Lynch dies aged 78

David Lynchthe iconic filmmaker behind works such as “City of Dreams” (2001) and the series “Twin Peaks”, has passed away at the age of 78. Known for his surrealist, dark stories with a peculiar humor, Lynch He was nominated four times for an Oscar during his career.

The cause of his death was not disclosed, but in 2024 he had revealed a diagnosis of pulmonary emphysema, a condition that prevented him from continuing to drive personally after years of smoking since childhood.

In a statement on Facebook, his family expressed their loss: “There is a huge void in the world now that he is no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘keep your eye on the donut, not the hole’. It’s a beautiful day with golden sunbeams and all blue skies.”

Before dedicating himself to cinema, Lynch He considered a career as a painter, an area he studied before dedicating himself to directing short films. His first feature, “Eraserhead” (1977), soon gained cult status.

Quite a career

The consecration came with “The Elephant Man” (1980), which received eight Oscar nominations. After a failed attempt with the adaptation of “Dune” (1984), he recovered with the acclaimed “Blue Velvet” (1986) and “Wild at Heart” (1990), which won him the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

Lynch he also revolutionized television with “Twin Peaks”, a mystery series that became a classic. He later returned to cinema with City of Dreams, and his last appearance as an actor was in “The Fabelmans” (2022), playing the legendary John Ford.