The director of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' died aged 78. "I loved him so much," said 'Blue Velvet' star Isabella Rossellini.

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.

David Lynch admitted in the years leading up to his death that his least favorite project was his third feature film, calling it a 'total failure' in his eyes. The director's family announced his death at age 78 on Jan.

Twin Peaks' Creator and Filmmaker David Lynch Dies at 76 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue Velvet," "The Elephant Man" and "Mulholland Drive" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "Twin Peaks,

David Lynch, the celebrated director of avant-garde films such as Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive and Elephant Man and the much loved TV show Twin Peaks, has died at the age of 78. His family announced his death in a Facebook post on Thursday (16 January),

Hollywood lost a true legend today, as it was announced that David Lynch had died at the age of 78. The experimental and incredibly creative filmmaker was deeply beloved, and his films and shows have influenced so many over the decades.

David Lynch revolutionized cinema - and now, Hollywood is paying tribute to the legendary auteur, who died Thursday at the age of 78. Lynch made his feature debut in 1977 with "Eraserhead," and his expansive career included features "Mulholland Drive,