(NEXSTAR) – David Lynch, the filmmaker and director behind such movies as “Eraserhead,” “Blue Velvet” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died, his family announced in a message posted to his official Facebook page. Lynch was 78.

Famed film and television creator David Lynch, known for his surrealist and experimental films and the TV show Twin Peaks, has died at the age of 78 after being diagnosed with emphysema.

Filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surrealistic films like Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, passed away at 78, with his family announcing his death on Facebook.

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The director, who was 78, was known for films and TV shows like 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks.'

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.

Isabella Rossellini says she loved former partner David Lynch so much - He directed The Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet.

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.

David Lynch, the iconic legendary director, has passed away at the age of 78. Per The Guardian, Lynch was afflicted with emphysema, though the exact cause of death remains unknown.

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to David Lynch — whose death was announced yesterday — with a post on Instagram. Rossellini shared an image of the pair embracing. The caption read: “I loved him so much. Thanks for all your kind messages.”

The filmmaker, writer and artist was Oscar-nominated for his films Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Mulholland Drive

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to her former partner and collaborator, David Lynch, following his passing at 78. She shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating, 'I loved him so much'.