Iconic director and musician David Lynch has died, leaving behind an incredible legacy of work and personal success. Known for his signature 'Lynchian' weird style and haunting themes, Lynch was behind a string of box office hits that helped build his personal wealth.

David Lynch, the legendary director of "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Drive," is dead at 78, his family announced Jan. 16 on Facebook.

Isabella Rossellini, who had her breakout role in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and went on to date the man for five years, paid tribute to the late director following his death. “I loved him so much. Thanks for all your kind messages,” Rossellini wrote on Instagram on Friday morning, posting a photo of her with Lynch.

Lynch was best known for his films such as Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and the groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, and his influence on film and television is immeasurable. His ability to create compelling narratives that challenge conventional storytelling has left an indelible mark on the film industry.

Lynch, who wrote and directed the movies "Dune" and "Blue Velvet" and co-created the TV series "Twin Peaks," was diagnosed with emphysema in 2020.

David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,”

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, the American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor, has died at 78. His family announced the death in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 16.

After starting her career in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Watts scored her breakout role in Lynch’s 2001 mystery thriller Mulholland Drive. She portrayed lookalikes Betty Elms and Diane Selwyn, the former of which worked to help a woman with amnesia named Rita (played by Laura Harring) unravel the truth of her identity.

David Lynch, the Oscar-nominated director of surrealistic films including "Eraserhead," "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive," and the co-creator of the cult drama series "Twin Peaks," has died, his family announced.