American film director, David Lynch, dies at 78

David Lynch, the renowned American filmmaker and writer behind iconic works such as Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, has passed away at the age of 78.

Lynch’s family announced his death on his official Facebook page, sharing heartfelt sentiments, “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ … It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”

A three-time Oscar nominee for Best Director, Lynch was celebrated for his groundbreaking films; Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, and Mulholland Drive. His final major project, Twin Peaks: The Return, aired in 2017, continuing the cult classic TV series that captivated audiences in the early 1990s.

Known for his surrealist and dreamlike storytelling, Lynch’s work often defied conventional cinematic norms. His first major release, Eraserhead (1977), became a cult classic despite its dark and disturbing imagery.

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