Beloved director and filmmaker David Lynch has died at the age of 78, and Hollywood is mourning one of its most visionary artists. Lynch's family announced the news of his passing via a Facebook post on Thursday (Jan.

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday. — “Truly saddened to hear of the passing of

Director David Lynch, known for the surreal TV series Twin Peaks and films such as Eraserhead and Blue Velvet, has died aged 78. The US director's work was known for its dreamlike, surreal quality, with his films also including The Elephant Man (1980), Wild At Heart (1990) and Mulholland Drive (2001).

Lynch's notable releases ranged from the neo-noir Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and the eccentric Twin Peaks. | ITV National News

Auteur director David Lynch has succumbed to his battle with emphysema but left a lasting legacy including the show 'Twin Peaks.'

Numerous leaders in entertainment, celebrities, and former collaborators have mourned the death of revolutionary filmmaker David Lynch.

The late Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet director’s canon has left a lasting imprint on musicians and sound designers

Steven Spielberg, Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts and more pay tribute to auteur - Collaborators including Nicolas Cage and Lara Flynn Boyle have shared their thoughts on the director’s death

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

Tributes pour in as Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director dies aged 78 - The ‘Eraserhead’ and ‘Elephant Man’ director was described as ‘the first populist surrealist’