Although no cause of death or further details were given, the news comes months after Lynch announced he had been living with emphysema. In an August 2024 interview with Sight and Sound magazine, Lynch said he developed the chronic lung condition from "smoking so long" and that the diagnosis had greatly impacted his ability to direct.

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.

Legendary filmmaker David Lynch has passed away at the age of 78. The cause of death remains unclear, though he had been dealing with known health issues.