His sinister, surreal vision of America made him a leading counterculture auteur — with movies such as Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart and Mulholland Drive, and the groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks.

A visionary, his films included “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive.” He also brought his skewed view to the small screen with “Twin Peaks.”

David Lynch died at the age of 78, his family announced on Thursday, January 16. 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.

David Lynch, the creator of the television series "Twin Peaks" and the director of "Dune," passed away at the age of 78.

David Lynch, the artist, filmmaker, and musician who mined the strange and the surreal over four decades, has died.

Lynch was far more revered in Europe than in America, but he was a particularly American artist. Like one of his idols, Elvis Presley, Lynch was one those unique cultural figures who embodied both the optimism and nightmare of the American dream.

David Lynch, who made films and television shows unlike anyone else, has died at 78, his family said in a statement Thursday.

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.

Matylda Damięcka published a new graphic on Instagram. The artist decided to bid farewell to David Lynch, an outstanding director who passed away on 16 January 2025. David Lynch is regarded as one of the most distinguished directors of his time.