David Lynch: Master of darkness dies at the age of 78!

David Lynch: Master of darkness dies at the age of 78!

The US director David Lynch died at the age of 78. He became known for his pioneering mystery TV series "Twin Peaks" and his films such as "Wild at Heart" and "Blue Velvet". The sad news about his death was published by the family on Facebook and Instagram. The cause of death has not been announced, but Lynch has been suffering from health problems for a long time, which are due to his long -term smoke habit.

David Lynch, who was born in Montana in 1946, was an influential filmmaker and artist who revolutionized cinematography with his unusual and often bizarre stories. His works often address violence and perversion in mysterious worlds. Lynch debut in 1977 with the surrealistic film "Eraserhead" and achieved international successes with films such as "The Elephant Man", which received eight Oscar nominations, as well as "Blue Velvet", which was famous with a shocking scene with a cut-off ear. For "Wild at Heart" he was awarded the "Golden Palm" in Cannes in 1990.

health challenges and career

Lynch has had to struggle with health complaints in recent years. He suffered from pulmonary emphysema, which was diagnosed in 2020, which is part of the chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). According to reports, Lynch could no longer go without oxygen after smoking for almost 70 years. In August 2022, he announced that he had given up smoking after having difficulty getting air. Despite these health sets, Lynch remained artistically active and introduced the new season of "Twin Peaks" in 2017. He also made short films in the recent past and worked on various scripts.

The last years of his life Lynch spent mostly at home and has been suffering from the consequences of his emphysema since summer 2024. He was known for his impressive film figures and his peace efforts. Lynch has meditated since the 1970s after the teaching of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and founded a foundation that works for "conscious teaching and world peace".

family background and awards

lynch was married four times and father of four children, including his daughter Jennifer Lynch, who is also a director. Although Lynch was nominated for an Oscar a total of four times, he received no one. In 2019, however, he was awarded an honor Oscar for his artistic vision, which had a lasting impact on filmmaking.

his view of life and filmmaking was also reflected in his art. One of his last exhibitions, under the title "My House Is on Fire", can be seen in the Horst Janssen Museum in Oldenburg until mid -February. Lynch leaves a heir that remains of great importance for many film lovers and artists worldwide. His influence will certainly be noticeable for many years.