Much like dreams, merely hearing Lynch's work described does not compare to experiencing his movies and TV series firsthand. Unconventional to the end, the director's filmography (plus Twin Peaks, indispensable to his oeuvre) almost always elicits strong responses, with each project re-assembling a number of core ideas, themes, and images.

With the city still reeling from the destruction and loss from the wildfires, local Lynch devotees paid homage to the writer-director with coffee and milkshakes at his favorite Burbank diner.

The late David Lynch had four children across four marriages. Get to know all of the iconic director’s kids below.

David Lynch was married several times. Amid news of the ‘Twin Peaks’ director’s death, find out more about his romantic history below.

Nine Inch Nails initially planned on doing another song for Twin Peaks: The Return, but according to frontman Trent Reznor, Lynch told them, “How about something less Twin Peaks -y sounding, and more aggressive and ugly.

Beloved filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, and when his family broke the news the next day, Hollywood quickly mourned the loss of the great director, including the stars of his many films. Nicolas Cage,

In honor of the loss of one of the most important artists to ever live, we thought we’d collect our writing on the masterful David Lynch. From Roger Ebert’s controversial review of “Blue Velvet” to his adoration of “Mulholland Drive” to several pieces on “Twin Peaks,” here’s a collection of RogerEbert.com on David Lynch, who we will miss forever.

Alicia Witt, who played young Alia Atreides in Dune took to Instagram: Isabella Rossellini, whose breakout role was in Lynch’s 1986 cult classic Blue Velvet and was in a romantic relationship with Lynch until 1991 had a simple, devistating message to share:

David Lynch 's masterpiece Mulholland Drive is available to stream for free for UK fans. It comes amid the sad news that the legendary director has died aged 78, with his family confirming his passing in a statement yesterday (January 16).