Beloved filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, and when his family broke the news the next day, Hollywood’s grief mourned the loss of the great director, including the stars of his many films. Laura Dern,

The filmmaker’s popularity struck at a formative time for a medium poised to smash narrative styles, influencing “Final Fantasy VII,” “Silent Hill 2,” “Alan Wake” and more.

Lynch was drawn to the natural light of Los Angeles and, in turn, drew fans to him with his light shown from within.

David Lynch’s children Jennifer, Austin, Riley, and Lula shared a joint tribute to the filmmaker via X on Saturday, Jan. 18. The four-time Oscar nominee died on Jan. 16 at age 78.

His visceral films, which reflect the best and worst of American life, affected viewers in realms both conscious and unconscious.

Iconic director and musician David Lynch has died, leaving behind an incredible legacy of work and personal success. Known for his signature 'Lynchian' weird style and haunting themes, Lynch was behind a string of box office hits that helped build his personal wealth.

With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.

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Laura Dern is remembering collaborator and friend David Lynch on what would have marked his 79th birthday.

Lynch and Laura Dern on the set of “Wild at Heart.” Dern appeared in three of Lynch’s feature films as well as “Twin Peaks: The Return.” Lynch with the designer John Varvatos and Ringo Starr. In 2019, flanked by MacLachlan, Dern and Rossellini, Lynch received an honorary lifetime achievement Oscar.

The loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is not only felt in the world of cinema, but music, where he had inextricable influence on multiple generations of artists.

To the extent the “average person” was aware of the work of David Lynch, the visionary surrealist director who died on Jan. 15 at the age of 78 after a bout with emphysema, they might have simply summed up his work as “weird.