David Lynch, Auteur Drawn to the Dark and the Dreamlike, Dies at 78

January 16, 2025

With such hallucinogenic masterworks as ‘Eraserhead,’ ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Mulholland Drive,’ ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘The Elephant Man,’ he often left more questions than answers. David Lynch, the writer-director whose films and TV series including Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks portrayed a seemingly bucolic America, only to reveal it as teeming with the mysterious and macabre, has died. He was 78. Lynch’s death was announced on his Facebook page:

“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.  We would appreciate some privacy at this time. 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.” … read more >

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