Breaking news: David Lynch, avant-garde filmmaker, dies at 78
The “Mulholland Drive” director was influential far beyond the movie screen.
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Jan. 16, 2025, 1:59 p.m. ET

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David Lynch, Maker of Florid and Unnerving Films, Dies at 78

A visionary, his films included “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive,” which was considered his masterwork.

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