Cinema has lost a lot today. While the news of by David Lynch The passing seems more unreal than anything the director has done, we mourn the loss along with other filmmakers and actors who had the privilege of existing in the Lynchian era. And we poured a cup of very good coffee for him.

The contemporary and fellow cinema titan of the modern era Steven Spielberg, shared a statement on different about the great loss of his age: “I like David’s films. Blue Velvet, Mulholland Driveand Elephant Man He was described as a singular, visionary dreamer who directed films that felt handmade,” Spielberg recalled. “I met David when he played John Ford The Fabelmans. Here’s one of my heroes—David Lynch playing one of my heroes. It’s real and looks like a scene from one of David’s own movies. The world will miss an original and unique voice. His films have stood the test of time and they always will.

Longtime friend and colleague Kyle MacLachlan paid tribute to Lynch at Instagram: “Forty-two years ago, for reasons I cannot understand, David Lynch plucked me from obscurity to star in his first and last big-budget movie. He clearly saw the something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life, to his vision.

What I saw in him was a mysterious and intuitive man with a creative sea welling up inside him. He spoke to something we wanted to get at.

Our friendship grew Blue Velvet and then Twin Peaks and I have always found him to be the truest living man I know.

David is in tune with the universe and his own imagination to the degree that he seems to be the best version of man. He is not interested in answers because he understands that questions are the drive that makes us who we are. They are our breath.

While the world has lost an amazing artist, I have lost a dear friend who envisioned a future for me and allowed me to travel to worlds I could not have imagined on my own.

I can see him now, standing to welcome me in his yard, with a warm smile and a big hug and the Great Plains honked a sound. We will talk over coffee, the joy of the unexpected, the beauty of the world, and laughter.

His love for me and mine for him came from the cosmic fate of two people seeing the best things about themselves in each other.

I miss him more than my tongue can say and my heart can bear. My whole world got worse because I knew him and it’s emptier now that he’s gone.

David, I remain forever renewed, and forever your Kale. Thank you for everything.”

Actor Nicolas Cage shared on The deadline: “He’s brave, brilliant, and a maverick with a great sense of humor,” Cage continued, “I’ve never had more fun on a film set than working with David Lynch. He’s always been solid gold.”

What can be said about David Lynch that hasn’t already been captured in countless tributes by fans and filmmakers? A director of singular vision, defined by his magical style and fascinating ambiguities. Although his work is a different one, he has inspired many to pick up a camera.… pic.twitter.com/j8dIqr7lBG

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) January 17, 2025

RIP David Lynch. We are so inspired by you. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KkZ1WgmzyV

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) January 16, 2025

Like Kafka, like Bacon, he dedicated his life to opening a portal. He was the first to show me another world, a beautiful world of love and danger that I had noticed but had never seen outside of sleep. Thank you David your gift will resonate for the rest of my life. https://t.co/pK2GDycV1Y

— Jane Schoenbrun (@saphicspielbrg) January 16, 2025

I was shocked and very sad 😭😭😭. David Lynch is a huge inspiration to me and a huge influence on my work. Rest in peace. https://t.co/ygfbKqQu8Q

— Sam Lake (@SamLakeRMD) January 16, 2025

#RIPDavidLyncha kind man and fearless artist who followed his heart and soul and proved that radical experimentation can yield unforgettable cinema. https://t.co/uMsAxrzKFx

– Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) January 16, 2025

the @remedygames The internal code name for Alan Wake 2 is “Big Fish”. I think David Lynch is swimming with big fish right now. Rest in peace. His influence will spread and continue. pic.twitter.com/cBlAG46TuS

— Sam Lake (@SamLakeRMD) January 16, 2025

David Lynch, RIP. At least that’s what my horse who fez* said in the dream. (*Backwards and in Swedish) pic.twitter.com/Kt1bkryELQ

– Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 16, 2025

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