U.S. film director David Lynch dies at the age of 78

American filmmaker David Lynch has died at the age of 78.

The director died due to complications from emphysema, a chronic lung condition, according to his family.

His celebrated creations include Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, and Mulholland Drive, all of which received best director Oscar nominations, and the TV series Twin Peaks.

Lynch's career began with the 1977 classic Eraserhead, and he received an Honorary Academy Award in 2019 for his contributions to cinema.

While Lynch fought health challenges in recent years, he kept working on creative endeavors until his passing.