David Lynch er død i en alder af 78 år

Om man var til hans avantgarde og surrealistiske stil eller ej, så er David Lynch et af filmhistoriens helt store ikoner, og han er desværre afgået ved døden i en alder af 78 år.

Det har hans familie og nære afsløret i et indlæg på Facebook:

"It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us. But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.' It's a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way."

Lynch blev diagnosticeret med et emfysem sidste år, og Lynch selv sagde dengang at det skyldes et helt liv med rygning:

"Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking. I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco — the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them — but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is emphysema. I have now quit smoking for over two years. Recently I had many tests and the good news is that I am in excellent shape except for emphysema. I am filled with happiness, and I will never retire."

Vi sender tanker til hans nære i denne svære tid, og mindes alle hans legendariske film og tv-serier.