传奇导演大卫·林奇 (David Lynch) 辞世，享年 78 岁

Renowned filmmaker David Lynch, celebrated for his iconic works including Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, passed away at the age of 78.

His family shared the news via a Facebook post: “With profound sadness, we, his family, announce the passing of David Lynch, the man and the artist. We request privacy during this time. His absence leaves a void, but as he’d say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day, bright sunshine and clear blue skies.”

In 2024, Lynch publicly revealed an emphysema diagnosis resulting from years of smoking, stating his inability to continue directing. He shared at the time: "Yes, I have emphysema from years of smoking. I enjoyed it immensely, and I love tobacco—the scent, lighting it, smoking it—but there's a price, and for me, it's emphysema. I've quit for over two years. Recent tests show I'm in excellent health except for the emphysema. I'm happy, and I'll never retire."

Born in Missoula, Montana, in 1946, Lynch gained fame for his surreal neo-noir films. His debut feature, 1977's Eraserhead, became a midnight movie sensation. He received Academy Award nominations for Best Director for The Elephant Man (1980), Blue Velvet (1986), and Mulholland Drive (2001). His directorial credits also include Wild at Heart (1990) and the 1984 adaptation of Dune, the latter initially a box office disappointment but later achieving cult classic status.

Lynch's legacy is inextricably linked to the 1990s mystery series Twin Peaks, which follows FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper's investigation into the murder of Laura Palmer. Though initially canceled after two seasons, Lynch resurrected the series with the 2017 limited series Twin Peaks: The Return.

Tributes poured in from Hollywood figures on social media. James Gunn, head of DCU, tweeted: "RIP David Lynch. A true inspiration to many." Joe Russo, screenwriter of several films, noted: "No one saw the world like David Lynch. Cinema has lost a master."