David Lynch, the legendary filmmaker, has passed away at 78, as confirmed by his family. The director, known for blending surrealism with mainstream cinema, revealed in August 2024 that,
he had developed emphysema after years of smoking. Lynch’s iconic works include Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive, while his 1990s TV series Twin Peaks remains a cultural touchstone. Known for his unsettling yet humorous style, Lynch’s legacy lives on in his exploration of the human psyche, encapsulated by his own words from Twin Peaks: “Fix your hearts or die.”