“We would appreciate some privacy at this time.
Theres a big hole in the world now that hes no longer with us.
But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’
David Lynch in 2010.Peter Wafzig/Getty
Its a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
A cause of death was not immediately available.
Lynch is perhaps best known as the co-creator of the monumental mystery seriesTwin Peaksalongside Mark Frost.
David Lynch and Kyle MacLachlan in 2017.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
His filmWild at Heartearned the Palme dOr at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival.
Lynch received praise for his next feature film, the stylish black-and-white biographyThe Elephant Man.
The film earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Laura Dern and David Lynch in 2012.Frazer Harrison/Getty
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His next project was an adaptation of Frank Herberts sci-fi novelDunein 1984.
The film also starredLaura Dern, Dennis Hopper, andIsabella Rossellini.
His most uncharacteristic project, Disneys G-ratedThe Straight Story, came two years later.
David Lynch and Isabella Rossellini in 1988.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Lynch released his final feature film,Inland Empire, in 2006.
Lynch also made occasional acting appearances in other projects, includingSteven SpielbergsThe Fabelmansand 20 episodes ofThe Cleveland Show.
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All the picture had a new life, and it was a great new life, Lynch told EW.
It was a kind of a miracle to go from Sony BD150 quality to where it is now.
It means that the future is gonna be fantastic for films, for cinema.
It’s amazing what is going on.
The picture got way better.
It got more focus and a deeper look.
From what I first had to now: big, big, big beautiful change.
