David Lynch was in the midst of creating a new limited series for Netflix when he passed away this week, according to Ted Sarandos. The streamer’s co-CEO posted a moving tribute to the visionary filmmaker on Instagram Friday,
Chris Isaak penned an emotional tribute to David Lynch on Friday, a day after the legendary director died at age 78.
David Lynch admitted in the years leading up to his death that his least favorite project was his third feature film, calling it a 'total failure' in his eyes. The director's family announced his death at age 78 on Jan.
With the city still reeling from the destruction and loss from the wildfires, local Lynch devotees paid homage to the writer-director with coffee and milkshakes at his favorite Burbank diner.
Much like dreams, merely hearing Lynch's work described does not compare to experiencing his movies and TV series firsthand. Unconventional to the end, the director's filmography (plus Twin Peaks, indispensable to his oeuvre) almost always elicits strong responses, with each project re-assembling a number of core ideas, themes, and images.
With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.
Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Fremaux had a special bond with David Lynch. During his very first edition of the festival as artistic director in 2001, Fremaux had programmed “Mulholland Drive,” which won best director at the festival and went on to earn an Oscar nomination.
David Lynch was married several times. Amid news of the ‘Twin Peaks’ director’s death, find out more about his romantic history below.
The late director’s unique vision and the love that his persona inspires make it easy to forget how winding his path to greatness was.
The late David Lynch had four children across four marriages. Get to know all of the iconic director’s kids below.
Lynch took The Straight Story to 1999’s Cannes film festival, where in perhaps the greatest year ever for American independent film, he sold his movie to Disney. (It’s still streaming on Disney+.) He laughed,