Hollywood remembers David Lynch: a huge loss of an original and unique voice
Hollywood directors and actors like Steven Spielberg, Nicolas Cage and Hugh Jackman have paid tribute to late filmmaker David Lynch. Lynch’s death was confirmed by his family on Thursday. He was 78 years old.
Screen titan and revered director David Lynch has died at the age of 78. Hollywood luminaries such as Steven Spielberg, Nicolas Cage and Hugh Jackman paid tribute to the late director and described his death as a “huge loss” to the industry.
Variety quoted director Steven Spielberg as saying, “I loved David’s films. ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘Elephant Man’ defined him as an eccentric, visionary dreamer who Directed movies that looked handmade. I knew David when he played John Ford in ‘The Fablemans.’ It was surreal and felt like a scene from David’s own films. The world is already missing his original and unique voice that stands the test of time, and it always will.”
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman wrote on his social media page, “The loss of David Lynch is huge. An incredible artist and filmmaker, philanthropist and spirit. His work at the David Lynch Foundation has been an inspiration for my life. I will continue to do so.” ” Burn the torch as far as you can. My deepest condolences and love to his family and friends.”
Actor and producer Nicolas Cage remembered Lynch and noted in a statement to the media, “He was brave, brilliant and a maverick with a delightful sense of humor. I’ve never had more fun on a film set than working with David Lynch. It will always be pure gold.”
Actor Noami Watts, who appeared in the Twin Peaks reboot and Mulholland Drive, wrote of the director’s influence on her career, “My heart is broken. My buddy Dave, the world wouldn’t be the same without him. His creative advice really It was powerful. It wasn’t just his art that influenced me – his intelligence, humor and love gave me a special sense of confidence in myself that I had never had before.”
Directors such as James Gunn, Edgar Wright, and Ron Howard also expressed their respect for Lynch through social media.
David Lynch was a visionary filmmaker known for his surreal, disturbing stories that explored the darkness hidden beneath everyday life. He is best known for his works such as Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, which blend mystery, dream logic, and disturbing imagery to create a unique cinematic world.
