The cause of David Lynch's death has been revealed.
The legendary filmmaker passed away on January 16th at the age of 78 after cardiac arrest caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. TMZobtained Lynch's death certificate from the Los Angeles County Public Health department.
Dehydration was also listed as a key contributor to Lynch's death.
This post was contacted by the Lynch representative for comments.
Lynch's family announced his death on social media last month.
“It's profound that our family, we announced the death of man and artist David Lynch.” Read the Facebook statement. “At this point, I appreciate your privacy.”
“Now that he's gone with us, there's a huge hole in the world. But as he says, “Look at the donuts, not the holes,” the statement added. “It's a beautiful day with the golden sun and blue sky.”
Reported The week before Lynch's death, when he evacuated his LA home near Laurel Canyon Boulevard due to a fatal wildfire. His producer, Sabrina Sutherland, confirmed he was safe.
The Late Star co-created the series “Twin Peaks” and was famous for directing films such as “Dune”, “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive”, but in 2020 he was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. I was diagnosed with emphysema.
In November 2024, Lynch told people that he needed supplemental oxygen to do a lot.
“What you sow is what you're going for,” Lynch said. “You're literally playing with the fire. It can chew you. I took the chance and got a little.”
The Oscar candidate, who started smoking at the age of 8 but quit in 2022, said Vision and Sound Magazine Last year he was tied up at home because “it would be very bad for me to get sick even if I had a cold.”
After his death, Lynch was recognized on social media by many stars, including Kyle MacLachlan, who appeared in “Dune,” “Blue Velvet,” and “Twin Peaks.”
“42 years ago, for reasons beyond my understanding, David Lynch pulled me out of the vagueness to star in his first and last big budget film,” says McLachlan, 65. I wrote it on Instagram.
“Our friendship blossomed in blue velvet and then twin peaks. I've always realized he was the most authentic living person I've ever met,” the actor said. continued.
Maclachlan added, “The world has lost an incredible artist, but I have lost a dear friend who imagined the future for me and allowed me to travel in a world where I couldn't conceive myself.” .
Naomi Watts, who starred in “Mulholland Drive,” recalls Lynch Instagram tribute Her own.
“My heart is broken. My buddy Dave… the world is not the same without him,” Watts, 56 wrote.
The actress was “lucky” to know Lynch and praised his “exquisite storytelling.”
