The director, who was 78, was known for films and TV shows like 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks.'

Refresh for updates… Director Ron Howard praised his fearlessness, Mulholland Drive star Lee Grant called him “a one of a kind artist,” and director James Gunn cites him as a major inspiration: David Lynch is being remembered today for the unique vision and unforgettable works of art he brought to Hollywood.

Gary Levine shares funny anecdotes about working with David Lynch on Twin Peaks, talks about filmmaker's profound impact on the television medium.

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.

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The entertainment industry is paying tribute to David Lynch, with Steven Spielberg remembering the iconic director as a "visionary dreamer."

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and more have paid tribute to David Lynch, the visionary director behind “Twin Peaks” and “Blue Velvet” who died at 78 years old. “I loved David’s films.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and James Gunn are among the filmmakers to pay tribute to David Lynch following his death at the age of 78.

Hollywood is mourning David Lynch, who has directed beloved films and TV shows like Blue Velvet, Dune, Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks ... James Gunn, Ron Howard, Colin Jost, Kat Dennings ...

“The show was Twin Peaks. I became fascinated by David Lynch ... He was, in actuality, a one of a kind artist.” Howard writes on X that Lynch was “a gracious man and fearless artist ...

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