Isabella Rossellini, who had her breakout role in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and went on to date the man for five years, paid tribute to the late director following his death. “I loved him so much. Thanks for all your kind messages,” Rossellini wrote on Instagram on Friday morning, posting a photo of her with Lynch.

Italian actress Isabella Rossellini starred in David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' -- and entered in a relationship at that time that lasted for years

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to her former partner and collaborator, David Lynch, following his passing at 78. She shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating, 'I loved him so much'.

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. Isabella Rossellini,

Italian actress Isabella Rossellini and American director David Lynch started a relationship at the time they made 'Blue Velvet'

Isabella Rossellini, who rose to prominence through her role in David Lynch's film 'Blue Velvet', posted a nostalgic photo of the two on Instagram

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to the late David Lynch, who died on Thursday at 78. The legendary actress, who had her breakthrough role in Lynch’s 1986 film “Blue Velvet” and was in a roughly five-year relationship with the director afterwards,

Following David Lynch's passing, Isabella Rossellini, who acted her in his films Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart, paid him a tribute through Instagram. Rossellini, who dated Lynch for five years, put a photograph of them together and captioned it,

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to David Lynch - whose death was announced yesterday - with a post on Instagram. Rossellini shared an image of the pair embracing. The caption read: "I loved him so much.