Steven Spielberg, James Gunn, Kumail Nanjiani, Melanie Lynskey and more creatives in Hollywood reacted in mourning and admiration to the death of iconic filmmaker David Lynch, who died Thursday at 78.

Steven Spielberg, James Gunn, Patton Oswalt, and more Hollywood icons are paying tribute to David Lynch. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Lynch's family announced that the legendary filmmaker had passed away at age 78.

Iconic filmmaker David Lynch's death on January 16th prompted a flood of tributes to the pioneering director and writer.

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and more have paid tribute to David Lynch, the 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet' director who died at 78 years old.

David Lynch, the legendary director behind Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 78. His family announced the news in a Facebook post:

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and James Gunn are among the filmmakers to pay tribute to David Lynch following his death at the age of 78.

Oscar-winning director and Happy Days star Ron Howard paid tribute to Lynch on social media, writing: “#RIPDavidLynch, a gracious man and fearless artist who followed his heart & soul and proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”