Danny Elfman pays tribute to David Lynch in emotional post: “I’m still in complete shock” - Nme.com (2025)

nme.com 24.01.2025 / 02:11 David Lynch’s family slam “bullshit” reports of memorial service: “It’s hurtful”

David Lynch has hit out at reports claiming to have details on the filmmaker’s memorial and funeral services.Lynch’s death was announced by his family on social media earlier this month (January 16) – he was aged 78. Lynch, who is celebrated for films like Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and the iconic TV series Twin Peaks, revealed his emphysema diagnosis last year, which was caused by smoking for most of his life.

deadline.com 22.01.2025 / 03:09 Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Being Cast In David Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’: “He Was Very Instrumental To Me”

Naomi Watts remembers David Lynch and how “instrumental” he was in her Hollywood career.

variety.com 21.01.2025 / 23:59 Naomi Watts Nearly Quit Hollywood After ‘Flunking Auditions’ for 10 Years and Her Agent Saying ‘You’re Too Intense.’ Then She Met David Lynch: I Was ‘Desperate’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Naomi Watts revealed on “Live With Kelly and Mark” (via Entertainment Weekly) that she nearly quit acting before she met the late David Lynch, who cast her as the lead in 2001’s “Mulholland Drive.” The film’s critical acclaim and global success turned Watts into a star after “10 years” of “flunking auditions.” Lynch died on Jan. 15 at 78 years old. “I wouldn’t have stayed [in Hollywood] had I not met David Lynch,” Watts said.

nme.com 21.01.2025 / 18:05 Laura Dern pays tribute to David Lynch on director’s 79th birthday

David Lynch on what would have been his 79th birthday (January 20). The film-maker passed away on January 15.The news was broken last week by his family via his Facebook page. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.

variety.com 21.01.2025 / 03:31 Laura Dern Wishes David Lynch Happy Birthday: ‘I Will Love and Miss You Every Day for the Rest of My Life’

Ellise Shafer Laura Dern shared a heartfelt birthday message on Instagram Monday to her lifelong collaborator David Lynch, four days after news broke of his death. “Happy birthday, tidbit,” Dern wrote.

nme.com 20.01.2025 / 21:13 David Lynch fans celebrate late director on his 79th birthday: “Long live the greatest”

David Lynch fans have been celebrating the late director’s 79th birthday.His death was announced by his family last week (January 16) and came after the Twin Peaks creator was reportedly “forced to relocate from his house” due to the Los Angeles wildfires. He was aged 78.Along with Twin Peaks, Lynch was best known for titles such as Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Elephant Man and the less-than-favourable Dune.Many celebrities have paid homage to Lynch since his death including Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, James Gunn, Hugh Jackman, Billy Corgan, Questlove and more – see more tributes here.The gaming industry has also shown its respect, with luminaries such as Hideo Kojima and the makers of the game Life Is Strange posting about the director’s influence.Today (January 20) would have been his 79th birthday and many fans have been marking it on social media.“Today is the 79th birthday of DAVID LYNCH.

nme.com 20.01.2025 / 16:45 David Lynch was going to make a Netflix series “filled with mystery and risks”

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has revealed that, prior to his death on January 15 aged 78, David Lynch had been working on a limited series for the streamer.The Twin Peaks creator’s death was announced Thursday (January 16) by his family, which followed claims he was “forced to relocate from his house” due to the Los Angeles wildfires. He was aged 78.Sarandos has now taken to Instagram to pay tribute to the film-maker, talking about his collaborations with Netflix and the popularity of his films with customers from their early days as a DVD mailing service.

nme.com 20.01.2025 / 16:45 Bruges bell tower plays ‘Twin Peaks’ theme in honour of David Lynch

David Lynch following the director’s death on January 15. He was aged 78.The Belfry of Bruges honoured the film-maker by playing the theme to TV series Twin Peaks in its bell tower.

nme.com 19.01.2025 / 11:47 David Lynch’s children invite fans to “worldwide group meditation” to honour director’s legacy

David Lynch‘s children have invited fans of the late director to a “worldwide group meditation” to honour his legacy.The Twin Peaks creator’s death was announced Thursday (January 16) by his family, which followed claims he was “forced to relocate from his house” due to the Los Angeles wildfires. He was aged 78.A host of artists and directors have offered their condolences following his death, including Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, James Gunn, Hugh Jackman, Billy Corgan, Questlove and more.Lykke Li also said that he “changed my life”, writing: “He was the one that introduced me to meditating and that saved my life.” Likewise, in her tribute, Chaka Khan nodded to Lynch’s use of Transcendental Meditation and how it had inspired changes in her life.“A visionary who introduced me to Transcendental Meditation through his Foundation, transforming my life and the lives of millions,” she wrote.

variety.com 18.01.2025 / 23:23 David Lynch’s Children to Honor Him With a ‘Worldwide Group Meditation’

Jack Dunn To honor the life of their father David Lynch, who recently died at age 78, Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch will host a “worldwide group meditation” on Jan. 20. “David Lynch, our beloved dad, was a guiding light of creativity, love, and peace.

deadline.com 18.01.2025 / 22:47 David Lynch’s Children Pay Tribute To Filmmaker, Invite People To Honor Him In “Worldwide Group Meditation”

Following the death of David Lynch, his four children — Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch — paid tribute to their filmmaker father and invited people everywhere to join in a “worldwide group meditation” to honor him on what would have been his 79th birthday.

variety.com 18.01.2025 / 03:13 Ted Sarandos Recalls David Lynch’s Unrealized Netflix Limited Series: ‘We Were All In’

J. Kim Murphy Ted Sarandos has joined the many others in the entertainment industry paying tribute to David Lynch, who died Thursday at 78.

variety.com 17.01.2025 / 20:05 Cannes Director Thierry Fremaux Remembers David Lynch, Who Said, ‘When Cinema Dies, France Will Be the Last Country Where It Will Breathe’

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Fremaux had a special bond with David Lynch. During his very first edition of the festival as artistic director in 2001, Fremaux had programmed “Mulholland Drive,” which won best director at the festival and went on to earn an Oscar nomination. From then on, Fremaux and Lynch became friends.

nypost.com 17.01.2025 / 16:51 ‘Twin Peaks’ star Madchen Amick pays tribute to ‘mentor’ David Lynch

the Post at the time. “I had his message printed out on my monitor every day to remind me to stay focused and get what I want and have fun with it.”Aside from “Twin Peaks,” Lynch was best known for writing and directing “Blue Velvet,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Wild at Heart” and “Lost Highway.” He also got a Best Director Oscar nomination for 1980’s “The Elephant Man.” His family revealed his passing via social media on Thursday.“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.

nme.com 17.01.2025 / 16:27 Duran Duran pay tribute to “creative superhero” and “enormous inspiration” David Lynch

Duran Duran have paid their respects to David Lynch describing him as a “creative superhero” and “enormous inspiration”.The veteran director and Twin Peaks creator’s death was announced yesterday (January 16) by his family and came after he was reportedly “forced to relocate from his house” due to the Los Angeles wildfires. He was aged 78.A host of artists and directors have offered their condolences following his death including Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, James Gunn, Hugh Jackman, Billy Corgan, Questlove and more – see more tributes here.

deadline.com 17.01.2025 / 13:41 Isabella Rossellini Shares David Lynch Tribute: “I Loved Him So Much”

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to David Lynch — whose death was announced yesterday — with a post on Instagram.

nme.com 17.01.2025 / 12:45 Fans are remembering David Lynch through his favourite bands and songs

David Lynch‘s death, fans have been remembering the legendary director through his favourite bands and songs.His death was announced by his family yesterday (January 16) and came after the Twin Peaks creator was reportedly “forced to relocate from his house” due to the Los Angeles wildfires. He was aged 78.Lynch’s favourite artists included Otis Redding, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Duran Duran, Lissie, Pixies and David Bowie.Taking to social media many fans shared his favourite songs including Redding’s ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long’ which became an integral part of Twin Peaks and Julee Cruise‘s ‘Falling’ which served as the show’s theme song.

nme.com 17.01.2025 / 12:27 Steven Spielberg pays tribute to David Lynch: “An original and unique voice”

Steven Spielberg has released a statement paying tribute to David Lynch, after the Twin Peaks creator’s passing was announced yesterday (January 16). He was aged 78.In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the Jurassic Park film-maker said: “I loved David’s films. Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and Elephant Man defined him as a singular, visionary dreamer who directed films that felt handmade”.Spielberg then recalled their collaboration on The Fabelmans, Lynch’s last on-screen role.

The Cannes Film Festival has paid tribute to director David Lynch who was a long-time habitué, winning it Palme d’Or prize for Wild at Heart in 1990 and serving as jury president in 2002.

nme.com 17.01.2025 / 02:21 Kyle MacLachlan pays tribute to David Lynch: “I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision”

Kyle MacLachlan has paid tribute to his longtime friend and legendary filmmaker David Lynch.Lynch, who was best known for helming films like Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and iconic TV series Twin Peaks, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed the news on social media after the director revealed his emphysema diagnosis last year, which was caused by smoking for most of his life.

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