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

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland ... unforgettable cinema.” — Director Ron Howard, via X. — “Lynch was the first ...

LOS ANGELES — Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and ... cinema.” — director Ron Howard, via X. — “Lynch was the first human ...

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Next week: We’re taking a one week vacation from Twin Peaks to tour the American South with Sailor and Lula via a look at Lynch’s 1990 film Wild At Heart.