Welcome! Check out today's deaths, recent deaths, or our deaths stats.

Feeling experimental? Head on over to our newest (and darkest) feature: Next-2-Die™ predictions

David Lynch

American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor (1946–2025).

Born January 20th, 1946 in Missoula.

Died January 15th, 2025 at 78 years old in Los Angeles (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]

Occupations
actor, animator, cinematographer, composer, director, film actor, film director, film editor, film producer, film screenwriter, lyricist, musician, painter, photographer, producer, screenwriter, songwriter, television actor, visual artist, voice actor, writer
Wikipedia
Twitter

David Lynch, a renowned filmmaker and artist, passed away on January 16, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born on January 20, 1946 in Missoula, Montana to Donald and Edwina Lynch. Lynch's passion for storytelling and creativity was evident from a young age. He attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and later studied at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. He began his career as a painter and sculptor, but his love for film eventually led him to the medium of filmmaking. Throughout his career, Lynch directed and wrote numerous critically acclaimed films, including "Eraserhead," "Blue Velvet," and "Mulholland Drive." He also gained recognition for his work on the TV series "Twin Peaks," which he co-created and directed. His unique and surreal style of storytelling earned him a devoted following and solidified his place as a visionary filmmaker. In addition to his work in film, Lynch was also a highly accomplished musician, painter, and photographer. He was deeply passionate about the arts and used his platform to promote and support emerging artists. Lynch will be remembered not only for his contributions to the world of cinema, but also for his kind and generous spirit. He was known for his humility and willingness to help others in the industry. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David Lynch Foundation, which supports programs that help prevent and heal the effects of trauma and toxic stress through the Transcendental Meditation technique. David Lynch's impact on the film industry and the arts will continue to be felt for generations to come. He leaves behind a lasting legacy and will be remembered as a true icon.

I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity. Gilda Radner