The director of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' died aged 78. "I loved him so much," said 'Blue Velvet' star Isabella Rossellini.

Refresh for updates… Director Ron Howard praised his fearlessness, Mulholland Drive star Lee Grant called him “a one of a kind artist,” and director James Gunn cites him as a major inspiration: David Lynch is being remembered today for the unique vision and unforgettable works of art he brought to Hollywood.

The entertainment industry is paying tribute to David Lynch, with Steven Spielberg remembering the iconic director as a "visionary dreamer."

Tributes have flooded in for celebrated filmmaker David Lynch after his death at the age of 78.The passing of the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for Blue Velvet,

American filmmaker, writer and artist David Lynch has died, aged 78. Lynch was the co-creator of groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks as well as films Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive. His family confirmed the news via his Facebook page.

“Twin Peaks” was his ultimate portrait of a land of terror and beauty.

He expanded the cinematic potential of television and inspired a generation of showrunners, including “Sopranos” creator David Chase.

Tributes pour in for legendary Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director - The filmmaker, writer and artist was Oscar-nominated for his films Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive

American filmmaker David Lynch passed away from complications related to emphysema, a chronic lung condition he attributed to years of heavy smoking