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David Lynch is an acclaimed American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor, often hailed as a visionary. His films are celebrated for their surrealist and experimental nature. Spanning over five decades, Lynch's career has garnered numerous awards, including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and an Academy Honorary Award. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.

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1943: Influence of Meshes of the Afternoon

In 1943, Meshes of the Afternoon was released, and has since been recognized as a possible influence on Lynch's work.

January 20, 1946: David Keith Lynch Birth

David Keith Lynch was born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana.

1950: Admiration for Sunset Boulevard

In 1950, Sunset Boulevard was released, later becoming one of David Lynch's favorite movies.

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1952: First film

In 1952, David Lynch saw his first film, Henry King's "Wait till the Sun Shines, Nellie".

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1953: Admiration for Monsieur Hulot's Holiday

In 1953, Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was released, later becoming one of David Lynch's favorite movies.

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1954: Admiration for Rear Window

In 1954, Rear Window was released, later becoming one of David Lynch's favorite movies.

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1962: Admiration for Lolita and Carnival of Souls

In 1962, Lolita and Carnival of Souls were released, later becoming films admired by David Lynch.

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1963: Admiration for 8½

In 1963, 8½ was released, later becoming one of David Lynch's favorite movies.

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1963: Reaction to JFK Assassination

In 1963, David Lynch was the first in his school to learn of John F. Kennedy's assassination, as he was working on a display case rather than attending class.

1964: Transferred to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

In 1964, David Lynch transferred to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, with roommate musician Peter Wolf.

1965: Frank Herbert's Dune was written

In 1965, Frank Herbert's science fiction novel Dune was written, which David Lynch would later adapt into a film. Lynch built sets for the film, particularly enjoying the one for Giedi Prime using "steel, bolts, and porcelain".

1967: First Short Film

David Lynch made his first short film, Six Men Getting Sick (Six Times) in 1967 at the Pennsylvania Academy, inspired by a desire to see his paintings move.

1967: Marriage to Peggy Reavey

In 1967, David Lynch married fellow student Peggy Reavey in Philadelphia.

January 1968: Marriage to Peggy Reavey

In January 1968, David Lynch married Peggy Reavey, and they had one child.

1968: Created 'The Alphabet'

In 1968, David Lynch created the four-minute short film "The Alphabet", starring his wife Peggy.

1968: The Beatles and TM in India

In 1968, The Beatles, particularly John Lennon, practiced Transcendental Meditation during their visit to India, as discussed by David Lynch in 2024.

1970: Moved to Los Angeles and enrolled at AFI Conservatory

In 1970, David Lynch moved to Los Angeles with his family and began studying filmmaking at the AFI Conservatory.

1970: Influence of Deep End

In 1970, Deep End was released, which David Lynch cited as an influence on his work.

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May 29, 1972: Filming of Eraserhead

On May 29, 1972, David Lynch began filming "Eraserhead" at night in abandoned stables with a small team.

July 1973: Initiation into Transcendental Meditation

In July 1973, David Lynch was initiated into Transcendental Meditation and practiced it consistently thereafter.

1973: Blue Velvet Development Begins

In 1973, David Lynch started developing ideas that would later become the film Blue Velvet. The story, set in Lumberton, North Carolina, revolves around a college student who discovers a severed ear and uncovers a criminal gang.

1973: Began Transcendental Meditation

In 1973, David Lynch's sister suggested he try Transcendental Meditation, which he has practiced ever since.

1974: Made The Amputee

During a break in the filming of Eraserhead in 1974, David Lynch made "The Amputee" to test different film stocks for AFI.

1974: Divorce from Peggy Reavey

In 1974, David Lynch and Peggy Reavey divorced.

1975: Meeting Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

In 1975, David Lynch met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of the TM movement, for the first time in Los Angeles.

1976: Eraserhead Finished

In 1976, David Lynch finished filming "Eraserhead", a film influenced by the fearful mood of Philadelphia.

June 1977: Marriage to Mary Fisk

In June 1977, David Lynch married Mary Fisk, and they had one child.

1977: Eraserhead Distribution

In 1977, Ben Barenholtz helped distribute "Eraserhead" around the United States, leading to its popularity on the midnight movie circuit.

1977: Marriage to Mary Fisk

In 1977, David Lynch married Mary Fisk, Jack Fisk's sister.

1977: Release of Eraserhead

In 1977, David Lynch's first feature film, "Eraserhead", was released and found success as a midnight movie.

1977: Roman Polanski's Sexual Abuse Charges

In 1977, Roman Polanski faced sexual abuse charges, which later led to his detention and the petition David Lynch supported in 2009.

1977: Admiration for Stroszek

In 1977, Stroszek was released, later becoming one of David Lynch's favorite movies.

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1980: Critical acclaim for The Elephant Man

In 1980, David Lynch earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for "The Elephant Man".

1982: Birth of Son Austin Jack Lynch

In 1982, David Lynch and Mary Fisk had a son, Austin Jack Lynch.

1983: Creation of The Angriest Dog in the World Comic Strip

In 1983, David Lynch began writing and drawing a comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World, featuring unchanging graphics of a tethered dog. Around this time, he also became interested in photography.

1984: Release of Dune

In 1984, David Lynch directed the space opera "Dune".

1984: Voting for Ronald Reagan

In 1984, David Lynch voted for Ronald Reagan in the presidential election.

1985: Separation from Mary Fisk

In 1985, David Lynch and Mary Fisk separated.

1986: Critical acclaim for Blue Velvet

In 1986, David Lynch earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for "Blue Velvet".

1986: Relationship with Isabella Rossellini began

In 1986, David Lynch started a relationship and lived with actress Isabella Rossellini.

1987: Divorce from Mary Fisk

In 1987, David Lynch and Mary Fisk divorced.

1988: Directing The Cowboy and the Frenchman

In 1988, David Lynch directed the short film The Cowboy and the Frenchman as part of The French as Seen by..., a series sponsored by the French newspaper Le Figaro.

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1989: Lynch fine art and painting exhibitions

Between 1989 and 1991, David Lynch emphasized his roots in fine art and painting with a series of one-man exhibitions.

1989: Creation of Industrial Symphony No. 1

In 1989, David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti created a theatrical piece, Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted, for the New Music America Festival. It starred Laura Dern, Nicolas Cage, and Michael J. Anderson and contained five songs sung by Julee Cruise.

1989: Release of Floating into the Night

In 1989, David Lynch produced and wrote lyrics for Julee Cruise's album, Floating into the Night, in collaboration with Angelo Badalamenti, who wrote the music and also produced.

1990: Twin Peaks Series Creation

In 1990, David Lynch and Mark Frost created the ABC surrealist horror-mystery series "Twin Peaks".

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1990: Video Production of Industrial Symphony No. 1

In 1990, David Lynch produced a 50-minute video of the performance of Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted.

1990: Wild at Heart wins Palme d'Or

In 1990, David Lynch received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his romantic crime drama "Wild at Heart".

1990: Wild at Heart Wins Palme d'Or and Twin Peaks success

In 1990, David Lynch's film Wild at Heart won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and his television series Twin Peaks became a worldwide hit. His musical/performance piece Industrial Symphony No. 1 launched singer Julee Cruise.

1991: Lynch fine art and painting exhibitions

Between 1989 and 1991, David Lynch emphasized his roots in fine art and painting with a series of one-man exhibitions.

1991: Twin Peaks Series

In 1991, "Twin Peaks" series aired.

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1991: Directing Michael Jackson Teaser

In 1991, David Lynch directed a 30-second teaser trailer for Michael Jackson's album Dangerous at Jackson's request.

1991: End of Relationship with Isabella Rossellini

In 1991, David Lynch's relationship with Isabella Rossellini ended.

1992: Birth of Son Riley Sweeney Lynch

In 1992, David Lynch and Mary Sweeney had a son, Riley Sweeney Lynch.

1992: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

In 1992, David Lynch co-wrote and directed the film prequel to Twin Peaks, titled "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me".

1992: End of The Angriest Dog in the World Comic Strip

In 1992, David Lynch ended the publication of his comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World, which had been running since 1983.

1992: On the Air Canceled

In 1992, the comedy series On the Air, created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, was canceled after only three episodes aired.

1993: Recording of Thought Gang Album

In 1993, David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti recorded the collaborative album Thought Gang, which was not released until November 2018.

1993: Hotel Room Miniseries

In 1993, David Lynch and Monty Montgomery created the three-episode HBO miniseries Hotel Room, which tells stories happening in one hotel room on different dates.

1993: Collaboration with Yoshiki on X Japan's video

In 1993, David Lynch collaborated with Japanese musician Yoshiki on the video for X Japan's song "Longing ~Setsubou no Yoru~". Although the video was never officially released, Lynch considered some of its frames beautiful.

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1993: Release of The Voice of Love

In 1993, David Lynch produced and wrote lyrics for Julee Cruise's album, The Voice of Love, in collaboration with Angelo Badalamenti, who wrote the music and also produced.

April 1997: Presentation at Milan Furniture Fair

In April 1997, David Lynch presented a furniture collection at the prestigious Milan Furniture Fair.

1997: Release of Lost Highway

In 1997, David Lynch directed the neo-noir film "Lost Highway".

1998: Work on Lux Vivens Album

In 1998, David Lynch worked on the Jocelyn Montgomery album Lux Vivens (Living Light), The Music of Hildegard von Bingen.

1999: Mulholland Drive Pilot

In 1999, ABC gave David Lynch the go-ahead to shoot a two-hour pilot for a television drama called Mulholland Drive. Disputes over content and running time led to the project being shelved indefinitely, before it was later completed as a film.

1999: Release of The Straight Story

In 1999, David Lynch directed the road movie "The Straight Story".

2000: Endorsement of the Natural Law Party

In the 2000 presidential election, David Lynch endorsed the Natural Law Party, which supported Transcendental Meditation.

2000: CIBY-2000 Financed Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

The company CIBY-2000 financed Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me in 2000, a film that was primarily a prequel but also partly a sequel to the canceled Twin Peaks television series.

December 10, 2001: davidlynch.com goes online

On December 10, 2001, David Lynch's official website, davidlynch.com, went online, serving as a distribution channel for several new series he created.

2001: Critical acclaim for Mulholland Drive

In 2001, David Lynch earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for "Mulholland Drive".

2001: Release of BlueBob Album

In 2001, David Lynch released BlueBob, a blues album performed by Lynch and John Neff. The album is notable for Lynch's unusual guitar playing style.

2001: Mulholland Drive success

In 2001, David Lynch's film Mulholland Drive earned him Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival (shared with Joel Coen) and Best Director from the New York Film Critics Association. He also received his third Academy Award nomination for Best Director.

2002: Release of DumbLand and Rabbits

In 2002, David Lynch created a series of online shorts, DumbLand, and released a surreal sitcom, Rabbits. DumbLand was later released on DVD.

2002: Release of Rabbits Web Series

In 2002, David Lynch released his web series Rabbits.

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2003: "Millionaire's Enlightenment Course"

In 2003, David Lynch attended a month-long "Millionaire's Enlightenment Course" with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, costing $1 million.

July 2005: Launch of David Lynch Foundation

In July 2005, David Lynch launched the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and Peace to fund Transcendental Meditation scholarships and research.

September 2005: College Campus Tour Promoting Transcendental Meditation

Beginning in September 2005, David Lynch toured college campuses with John Hagelin and Fred Travis to promote Transcendental Meditation.

December 2005: Investment in World Peace Project

As of December 2005, David Lynch had spent $400,000 of his money and raised $1 million for a project aimed at world peace through advanced meditation techniques.

May 2006: Marriage to Mary Sweeney and Filing for Divorce

In May 2006, David Lynch married Mary Sweeney. However, in June 2006, they filed for divorce.

December 2006: Continued Goal for World Peace Project

In December 2006, The New York Times reported that David Lynch continued to pursue his goal of establishing meditation centers for world peace.

2006: Lynch's Political Philosophy

In 2006, David Lynch described his political philosophy, stating he had libertarian leanings in the 1990s but was now a Democrat, though he disliked some Democratic policies.

2006: Release of Inland Empire

In 2006, David Lynch directed the experimental thriller "Inland Empire".

2006: Publication of "Catching the Big Fish"

In 2006, David Lynch wrote "Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity", a book detailing his creative processes, career stories, and the benefits of Transcendental Meditation.

Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity: 10th Anniversary Edition
Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity: 10th Anniversary Edition

May 27, 2007: End of The Air is on Fire Retrospective

On May 27, 2007, David Lynch's major art retrospective at the Fondation Cartier in Paris, titled The Air is on Fire, ended. The show included paintings, photographs, drawings, alternative films and sound work.

2007: Lynch Named Most Important Filmmaker

In 2007, The Guardian declared David Lynch the most important filmmaker of the current era, and AllMovie called him the "Renaissance man of modern American filmmaking."

2008: Attending Maharishi's Funeral

In 2008, David Lynch attended Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's funeral in India and spoke about the impact Maharishi had.

2008: Starting David Lynch MC Record Label

In 2008, David Lynch started his own record label, David Lynch MC.

April 4, 2009: "Change Begins Within" Benefit Concert

On April 4, 2009, David Lynch organized a "Change Begins Within" benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall for the David Lynch Foundation, featuring artists such as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

2009: Marriage to Emily Stofle

In 2009, David Lynch married actress Emily Stofle.

2009: The Interview Project Web series

In 2009, David Lynch produced a documentary Web series directed by his son Austin Lynch and friend Jason S., called Interview Project. He also collaborated with Werner Herzog on the film My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done.

2009: Support for Roman Polanski Petition

In 2009, David Lynch signed a petition supporting Roman Polanski after his detention related to 1977 charges, arguing it undermined film festivals' tradition of free artistic expression.

2009: Filming Documentary Interviews in India

In 2009, David Lynch went to India to film interviews for a biographical documentary about Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

2009: Release of Dark Night of the Soul

In 2009, David Lynch's book-CD set Dark Night of the Soul was released.

May 2010: Release of Lady Blue Shanghai

In May 2010, David Lynch's 16-minute promotional film for Dior, titled Lady Blue Shanghai, was released on the Internet. Lynch wrote, directed and edited the film.

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November 2010: Release of Electropop Singles

In November 2010, David Lynch released two electropop music singles, "Good Day Today" and "I Know", on the independent British label Sunday Best Recordings.

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2010: The Cleveland Show

From 2010 to 2013, David Lynch had acting roles on "The Cleveland Show".

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2010: Release of "David Wants to Fly" Documentary

In 2010, the documentary "David Wants to Fly," about David Lynch and Transcendental Meditation, was released, showcasing the filmmaker's journey and eventual disillusionment with the TM movement.

March 23, 2011: Directing Duran Duran Concert

On March 23, 2011, David Lynch directed a concert by the English new wave band Duran Duran. The concert was streamed live on YouTube from the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles.

April 2011: Animated Short at Coachella

In April 2011, David Lynch's animated short I Touch a Red Button Man, a collaboration with the band Interpol, played in the background during Interpol's concert at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The short features Interpol's song "Lights".

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September 29, 2011: Release of This Train

On September 29, 2011, David Lynch released This Train with vocalist and longtime musical collaborator Chrystabell on the La Rose Noire label.

October 2011: Opening of Silencio Nightclub in Paris

In October 2011, David Lynch, in collaboration with designers and architects, opened Silencio, a nightclub in Paris. Inspired by Mulholland Drive, it functions as a private club and opens to the public after midnight, hosting concerts, films, and performances.

November 2011: Release of Crazy Clown Time Album

In November 2011, David Lynch released his album, Crazy Clown Time, which was described as an "electronic blues album".

2011: Exhibiting with Kayne Griffin Corcoran

In 2011, David Lynch began exhibiting his paintings, drawings, and photography with Kayne Griffin Corcoran in Los Angeles.

2011: Screening of "Beyond The Noise"

In 2011, the independent project "Beyond The Noise: My Transcendental Meditation Journey," starring David Lynch, was shown at film festivals.

June 2012: Lynch Discusses Future Film Projects

In a June 2012 interview, David Lynch stated that he lacked the inspiration to start a new movie project, but was open to working if he found an idea he loved.

September 2012: Appearance on Louie

In September 2012, David Lynch appeared in the three-part "Late Show" arc on FX's Louie as Jack Dahl.

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November 2012: Hinting at a New Film

In November 2012, while attending Plus Camerimage in Bydgoszcz, Poland, David Lynch hinted at plans for a new film.

2012: Birth of Daughter Lula Boginia Lynch

In 2012, David Lynch and Emily Stofle had a daughter, Lula Boginia Lynch.

2012: Louie

In 2012, David Lynch had acting roles on "Louie".

2012: Support for Barack Obama

In the 2012 presidential election, David Lynch stated he would vote for Democratic incumbent Barack Obama.

January 2013: Laura Dern Confirms New Project

In a January 2013 interview, Laura Dern confirmed that she and David Lynch were planning a new project.

February 2013: Release of Idem Paris

In February 2013, the short documentary film about the lithographic process, Idem Paris, was released online.

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June 28, 2013: Release of Nine Inch Nails Video

On June 28, 2013, the video David Lynch directed for the Nine Inch Nails song "Came Back Haunted" was released.

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August 2013: Photography for Dumb Numbers Album

In August 2013, David Lynch did photography for the Dumb Numbers's self-titled album.

2013: Lynch on Transcendental Meditation

In 2013, David Lynch wrote about Transcendental Meditation leading to a peaceful revolution and a life free of problems.

2013: Release of The Big Dream

In 2013, David Lynch's second studio album, The Big Dream, was released and included the single "I'm Waiting Here", with Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li.

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September 12, 2014: Opening of "The Unified Field" Exhibition

On September 12, 2014, David Lynch's alma mater, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, presented an exhibition of his work called "The Unified Field".

October 6, 2014: Twin Peaks Revival Confirmed

On October 6, 2014, David Lynch confirmed via Twitter that he and Mark Frost would start shooting a new season of Twin Peaks in 2015.

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2014: Release of The Big Dream Remix EP

For Record Store Day 2014, David Lynch released The Big Dream Remix EP, which featured four songs from his album remixed by various artists.

January 2015: End of "The Unified Field" Exhibition

In January 2015, the exhibition of David Lynch's work at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, called "The Unified Field", ended.

April 5, 2015: Lynch Initially Steps Away from Twin Peaks

On April 5, 2015, David Lynch announced via Twitter that he was no longer going to direct the Twin Peaks revival due to budget issues.

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May 15, 2015: Lynch Returns to Twin Peaks Revival

On May 15, 2015, David Lynch announced via Twitter that he would return to the Twin Peaks revival, having resolved his issues with Showtime.

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April 2016: Filming Completed for Twin Peaks Revival

By April 2016, filming was completed for the Twin Peaks revival.

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2016: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders and Gary Johnson

In 2016, David Lynch endorsed Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primaries and voted for Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson in the general election.

2016: Mulholland Drive named best film of the 21st century

In 2016, David Lynch's Mulholland Drive was named the best film of the 21st century in a BBC poll of 177 film critics from 36 countries.

May 21, 2017: Twin Peaks Revival Premiere

On May 21, 2017, the two-episode premiere of the Twin Peaks revival aired.

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2017: Twin Peaks Third Season

In 2017, David Lynch co-wrote and directed a third season of "Twin Peaks".

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2017: The Edward MacDowell Medal

In 2017, David Lynch was awarded The Edward MacDowell Medal by The MacDowell Colony for his outstanding contributions to American culture.

2017: Emily Stofle in Twin Peaks Revival

In 2017, Emily Stofle appeared in the revival of Twin Peaks.

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June 2018: Publication of "Room to Dream"

In June 2018, David Lynch, along with Kristine McKenna, released "Room to Dream", a biography-memoir hybrid.

June 2018: Comments on Donald Trump's Presidency

In a June 2018 interview, David Lynch commented on Donald Trump's potential impact as president, leading to controversy and later clarification.

November 2018: Release of Thought Gang Album

In November 2018, a collaborative album by David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti, Thought Gang, was released on vinyl and compact disc. The album was recorded around 1993 but not released at the time.

2018: Mention of X Japan Video in Room to Dream

In his 2018 memoir Room to Dream, David Lynch mentioned his collaboration with Japanese musician Yoshiki on the video for X Japan's song "Longing ~Setsubou no Yoru~", noting the beauty of some of the frames, while recalling the 1993 production of it.

April 17, 2019: Release of Fire is Coming Video

On April 17, 2019, a video accompanying the song "Fire is Coming" by Flying Lotus, featuring guest vocals by David Lynch, was released.

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May 2019: Guest Vocals on Flying Lotus Track

In May 2019, David Lynch provided guest vocals on the track "Fire is Coming" by Flying Lotus. He also co-wrote the track that appears on Flying Lotus's album Flamagra.

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2019: Lynch's views on Transcendental Meditation

In 2019, David Lynch discussed Transcendental Meditation's ability to utilize the full brain and its potential for enlightenment.

June 2020: Rerelease of Rabbits

In June 2020, David Lynch rereleased his 2002 web series Rabbits on YouTube.

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July 17, 2020: Release of Face Masks

On July 17, 2020, David Lynch's store for merchandise released a set of face masks with Lynch's art on them for the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Support for Black Lives Matter

In 2020, David Lynch expressed support for Black Lives Matter protests following the murder of George Floyd in one of his daily weather report videos.

2020: Return to Weather Reports

In 2020, David Lynch returned to doing weather reports from his apartment in Los Angeles. He also began two new series, What is David Lynch Working on Today? and Today's Number Is....

2020: Emphysema Diagnosis

In 2020, David Lynch was diagnosed with emphysema after a lifetime of smoking.

May 2021: Production of Donovan's "I Am the Shaman"

In May 2021, David Lynch produced a track, "I Am the Shaman", by Scottish artist Donovan. The song was released on May 10, Donovan's 75th birthday. Lynch also directed the accompanying video.

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February 2022: Cast in The Fabelmans

In February 2022, it was announced that David Lynch had been cast in Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans, playing John Ford.

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April 2022: Announcement of Transcendental Meditation World Peace Initiative

In April 2022, David Lynch announced a $500 million transcendental meditation world peace initiative to fund transcendental meditation for 30,000 college students.

December 16, 2022: Final Weather Report

On December 16, 2022, David Lynch presented his final weather report.

2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine

In 2022, David Lynch condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and addressed Vladimir Putin directly in a weather report.

2022: The Fabelmans

In 2022, David Lynch had acting roles in the film "The Fabelmans".

2022: Quitting Smoking and Health Struggles

In 2022, David Lynch quit smoking after starting at age eight and became reliant on supplemental oxygen, facing significant mobility challenges.

April 2023: End of Weather Reports Confirmed

In an April 2023 interview, David Lynch confirmed that the weather report series, along with What is David Lynch Working on Today? and Today's Number Is..., would not return.

2023: Emily Stofle Filed for Divorce

In 2023, Emily Stofle filed for divorce from David Lynch.

August 2024: Release of Cellophane Memories Album

In August 2024, David Lynch released his final album, Cellophane Memories, a collaboration between him and Chrystabell. He also directed videos for two tracks on the album, "Sublime Eternal Love" and "The Answers to the Questions".

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August 2024: Lynch Discusses Emphysema Diagnosis

In August 2024, David Lynch revealed in an interview that he had been diagnosed with emphysema in 2020 and was largely housebound due to health risks.

September 2024: Lynch's Meditate America Speech

In September 2024, David Lynch made his last published broadcast speech at Meditate America 2024, discussing The Beatles' practice of TM and playing a cover of "Across the Universe".

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December 20, 2024: Divorce Settlement Agreement Reached with Emily Stofle

On December 20, 2024, David Lynch reached a divorce settlement agreement with Emily Stofle, though the final decree had not been issued by the time of his death.

January 2025: Death

In January 2025, David Lynch died from complications of emphysema after being evacuated from his home due to the Southern California wildfires.

January 2025: Evacuation and Death of David Lynch

In January 2025, David Lynch was evacuated from his Los Angeles home due to wildfires and subsequently died at his daughter's home on January 16, aged 78.

February 2025: Public Report of Lynch's Death Certificate

In February 2025, David Lynch's death certificate was publicly reported, citing cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dehydration as contributing factors. He was cremated, and his ashes were buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.