Hollywood has lost one of its most visionary filmmakers in directorDavid Lynch,whopassed away earlier todayat the age of 78. Lynch is known for directing and creating some of the most memorable films and television series of all time, includingTwin PeaksandMulholland Drive,and many who knew him within the industry have begun paying tribute to the auteur on social media. This includesKyle MacLachlan,who is connected to some of Lynch’s most well-known projects.
“Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big-budget movie,” MacLachlan wrote onInstagram. “Our friendship blossomed onBlue Velvetand thenTwin Peaksand I always found him to be the most authentically alive person I’d ever met.” MacLachlan, who made his feature film debut inLynch’s adaptation ofDunein 1984 and also starred in the director’s aforementionedTwin PeaksandBlue Velvet, added:
“David was in tune with the universe and his own imagination on a level that seemed to be the best version of human. He was not interested in answers because he understood that questions are the drive that make us who we are. They are our breath. Whilethe world has lost a remarkable artist, I’ve lost a dear friendwho imagined a future for me and allowed me to travel in worlds I could never have conceived on my own.”
Other Hollywood Legends Also Paid Tribute to Lynch
While MacLachlan was indelibly linked with Lynch’s work, he was not the only one remembering the director after his passing.Lee Grant,who starred inMulholland Drive,called Lynch “a one-of-a-kind artist” in apost on X, whileRon Howard,himself an acclaimed director,wrote on Xthat Lynch was a “gracious man andfearless artist who followed his heart and souland proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”
Nicolas Cage,who starred in Lynch’s 1990 Palme d’Or winning filmWild at Heart,also paid tribute to the director. Lynch “was a singular genius in cinema,one of the greatest artists of this or any time,” Cage toldDeadline. “He was brave, brilliant, and a maverick with a joyful sense of humor. I never had more fun on a film set than working with David Lynch. He will always be solid gold.” Numerous other tributes poured in from around Hollywood, including the likes ofAmy Sedaris,James Gunn, Patton Oswalt, Mayim Bialik,and more.
Lynch’sTwin Peaksis streaming now onParamount+, and many ofhis other acclaimed workscan also be seen at home.
