Beloved director and filmmaker David Lynch has died at the age of 78, and Hollywood is mourning one of its most visionary artists.

Billy Corgan, Scott Ian and more have provided their recollections of working with Lynch, while others have praised his influential works.

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday. — “He’s one of those filmmakers who was influential but impossible to imitate.

The late Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet director’s canon has left a lasting imprint on musicians and sound designers

David Lynch, a lifelong enthusiastic smoker, announced last August that he had been diagnosed with emphysema and could no longer leave his house without losing his breath. According to Deadline, sources say he took a turn for the worse after being forced to relocate from his house due to the Sunset Fire.

David Lynch has died. The news was announced on the filmmaker and musician’s official Facebook page. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time,” Lynch’s family wrote. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us.

David Lynch, the writer-director whose work included Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks has died at the age of 78, his family confirmed in a statement on Facebook.

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, who contributed to the soundtrack for Lynch’s Lost Highway, wrote via Instagram, “Truly saddened to hear of the passing of David Lynch. Working with him was ...

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

Musician Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins ... Musician and producer Questlove, via Threads. — “RIP David Lynch. You inspired so many of us.” — Director James Gunn, via X.

Oscar-winning director and Happy Days star Ron Howard paid tribute to Lynch on social media, writing: “#RIPDavidLynch, a gracious man and fearless artist who followed his heart & soul and proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”