David Lynch, the American ever amazing movie creator whose work has always been drastic and intricate has died at the age of 75. His family decided to share a statement via David’s official Facebook page:
“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. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer
with us. But, as he would say, “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.”
“The day is splendid and the weather is just perfect.”
Last August, Lynch said he had been diagnosed with
emphysema and in November, spoke further about his breathing
difficulties. “I can hardly walk across a room,” he said. “It’s like you’re
walking around with a plastic bag around your head.”
David Lynch’s Contributions
to the Cinematic World:
Naomi Watts and David Lynch on the
set of Mulholland Drive.
Lynch was a one of those directors who managed to balance a
successful mainstream career with his passion for exploring the bizarre,
radical, and experimental. Over the years, his distinctive style earned its own
term: “Lynchian.” Vanity Fair once described his work as “weird, creepy, and
slow”—a perfect blend of the macabre and the mundane, often enhanced by
haunting music.
His well-received films such as Twin Peaks, Mulholland
Drive, and Lost Highway (1997) are classic examples of his work.
David Lynch: Courtesy
of the David Lynch Foundation
Lynch also produced paintings, released albums (including collaborations with Julee Cruise, Lykke Li and Karen O), created a long-running YouTube weather report and opened a nightclub in Paris in 2011.
A
Visionary Artist:
Lynch wasn’t just a storyteller but a mood-setter, and his
unique style forever changed the landscape of cinema.
David Lynch’s legacy will continue to inspire filmmakers and
audiences worldwide. His influence will live on in the hearts of fans and
artists for generations to come.
