David Lynch the Great American Director and Artist Passes Away at 78

David Lynch, the Great American Director and Artist, Passes Away at 78

David Lynch, the great American filmmaker and creator of films such as “Mulholland Drive” and “The Elephant Man,” and the series “Twin Peaks,” passed away at the age of 78 due to emphysema

The news of David Lynch’s death was confirmed by his family in a Facebook post, deeply saddening the hearts of fans of this director, writer, and musician, whose surreal worlds had a profound impact on the world of art. His family, quoting one of his famous lines, wrote: “Now that he is no longer among us, a great void has been created in the world. But, as he used to say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut, not on the hole.'” The passing of this influential director is an opportunity to revisit his works and enter his deep, complex, and yet entirely human worlds.

David Lynch was born in 1946 and has a collection of successful cinematic works in his career

“The Elephant Man” was his first cinematic success, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards. The film also received the César Award for Best Foreign Film in France

In the late 80s, he signed a contract with Mark Frost, a famous producer, to create the television series “Twin Peaks.” This television series aired on ABC in the 90s and became the most successful television series of the 90s, and in 2018, after about 30 years, its third season was released

One of the most successful works in Lynch’s cinematic career is “Wild at Heart,” which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1990. In 1997, Lynch made the film “Lost Highway.” This film did not achieve success at the box office and received mixed reviews

In 2001, the film “Mulholland Drive” came to the world of cinema as one of Lynch’s enduring works. This film, starring Naomi Watts, won Lynch the Best Director Award at Cannes and an Oscar nomination for Best Director. “Inland Empire” is his last feature film, which was released in 2006 and was well received by critics

Lynch has also had experience in acting, playing the role of FBI agent Gordon Cole in all episodes of “Twin Peaks,” and has appeared as a guest actor in several films such as “Louis,” “The Cleveland Show,” and Lucky

He received the Honorary Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2006 and the Honorary Academy Award in 2019