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American filmmaker David Lynch passed away from complications related to emphysema, a chronic lung condition he attributed to years of heavy smoking

Following David Lynch‘s unexpected death, his legacy continues through his work and the people who were lucky enough to know him. Mädchen Amick, who played waitress Shelly Johnson in Lynch’s hit ABC series Twin Peaks,

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.

The director of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' died aged 78. "I loved him so much," said 'Blue Velvet' star Isabella Rossellini.

With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless admirers – have shared tributes to his legacy. Lynch’s family announced that the filmmaker died earlier this week at the age of 78.

He will be remembered for his classics, but also because he was the first to direct Dune, a film with which he was shipwrecked.

Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts, Isabella Rossellini and other collaborators of David Lynch mourned the filmmaker's death on social media.

David Lynch, the Oscar-nominated director of surrealistic films including "Eraserhead," "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive," and the co-creator of the cult drama series "Twin Peaks," has died, his family announced.

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.