David Lynch, the four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind films such as Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, and creator of the television series Twin Peaks, has died. He was 78.
His family shared the news to social media Thursday.
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“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the post reads. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
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