History of David Lynch in Timeline
David Lynch is a highly influential American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor known for his distinctive surrealist style, often described as "Lynchian." His career spanned over five decades, and he received numerous accolades, including a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, an Academy Honorary Award, and a Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement. Lynch's films are celebrated for their unique and often unsettling atmosphere and dreamlike narratives.
1915: Birth of Donald Walton Lynch
In 1915, David Lynch's father, Donald Walton Lynch, was born.
1919: Birth of Edwina "Sunny" Lynch
In 1919, David Lynch's mother, Edwina "Sunny" Lynch (née Sundholm), was born.
1943: Influence of Meshes of the Afternoon
In 1943, Maya Deren released her experimental film, Meshes of the Afternoon, which has been recognized as a possible influence on Lynch.
January 20, 1946: David Keith Lynch was born
On January 20, 1946, David Keith Lynch was born in Missoula, Montana.
1950: Favorite Film
In 1950, Billy Wilder released Sunset Boulevard, one of David Lynch's favorite films.
1953: Inspiration from Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
In 1953, Jacques Tati's Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was released. This film was cited as one of David Lynch's favorite films.
1954: Inspiration from Rear Window
In 1954, Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window was released. This film was cited as one of David Lynch's favorite films.
1962: Kubrick's Lolita release
In 1962, Stanley Kubrick's Lolita was released. This was one of David Lynch's favorite films.
1963: Reaction to JFK Assassination
In 1963, David Lynch, then a student, was the first in his school to learn of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
1963: Fellini's 8½ release
In 1963, Federico Fellini's 8½ was released. This was one of David Lynch's favorite films.
1965: Frank Herbert's Dune Novel
In 1965, Frank Herbert released his science fiction novel Dune. Later, Dino de Laurentiis asked Lynch to create a film adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel Dune (1965).
1967: Marriage to Peggy Reavey
In 1967, David Lynch began a relationship with and married fellow student Peggy Reavey.
1967: Creation of Six Men Getting Sick (Six Times)
In 1967, David Lynch made his first short film, Six Men Getting Sick (Six Times), after wishing to see his paintings move. He used a cheap 16mm camera and spent $150 on the production.
January 1968: Marriage to Peggy Reavey
In January 1968, David Lynch married Peggy Reavey. The couple later had a daughter, Jennifer Lynch, who became a film director.
1968: Production of The Alphabet
In 1968, David Lynch experimented with a mix of animation and live action, producing the four-minute short The Alphabet, starring his wife Peggy.
1968: The Beatles' Practice of Transcendental Meditation
In 1968, The Beatles, particularly John Lennon, practiced Transcendental Meditation during their visit to India.
1970: Move to Los Angeles and enrollment at AFI Conservatory
In 1970, David Lynch, along with his wife and daughter, moved to Los Angeles and began studying filmmaking at the AFI Conservatory.
1970: Inspiration from Deep End
In 1970, Jerzy Skolimowski's Deep End was released, and was recognized as an influence on Lynch's work.
May 29, 1972: Filming of Eraserhead begins
On May 29, 1972, David Lynch began filming Eraserhead at night in abandoned stables.
July 1973: Initiation into Transcendental Meditation
In July 1973, David Lynch was initiated into Transcendental Meditation, a practice he continued consistently throughout his life.
1973: Began Transcendental Meditation
In 1973, David Lynch's sister suggested he try Transcendental Meditation. It proved a revelation, and Lynch claimed to have never missed a session since.
1973: Development of Blue Velvet ideas
Since 1973, David Lynch had ideas that developed into Blue Velvet, set in Lumberton, North Carolina, revolving around a college student, Jeffrey Beaumont (MacLachlan), who finds a severed ear in a field.
1974: Divorce from Peggy Reavey
In 1974, David Lynch and Peggy Reavey finalized their divorce.
1974: Made The Amputee
In 1974, during a break in filming Eraserhead due to financial problems, David Lynch made The Amputee, a one-shot film about two minutes long.
1975: Meeting Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
In 1975, David Lynch first met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of the Transcendental Meditation movement, at the Spiritual Regeneration Movement center in Los Angeles.
1976: Eraserhead finished
In 1976, David Lynch's film Eraserhead was completed.
June 1977: Marriage to Mary Fisk
In June 1977, David Lynch married Mary Fisk, with whom he had a son, Austin Jack Lynch, in 1982.
1977: Eraserhead Distributed
In 1977, Ben Barenholtz helped to distribute David Lynch's film, Eraserhead around the United States.
1977: Marriage to Mary Fisk
In 1977, David Lynch married Jack Fisk's sister, Mary Fisk.
1977: Release of Eraserhead
In 1977, David Lynch released his first feature film, the independent body horror film Eraserhead, which gained success as a midnight movie.
1977: Roman Polanski's 1977 arrest for alleged sexual abuse
In 1977, Roman Polanski was arrested for alleged sexual abuse.
1977: Inspiration from Stroszek
In 1977, Werner Herzog's Stroszek was released, and was recognized as an influence on Lynch's work.
1980: Critical acclaim for The Elephant Man
In 1980, David Lynch earned critical acclaim and Academy Award nomination for Best Director for The Elephant Man.
1982: Birth of Austin Jack Lynch
In 1982, David Lynch and his then-wife, Mary Fisk, welcomed their son, Austin Jack Lynch.
1983: Creation of The Angriest Dog in the World
In 1983, David Lynch began writing and drawing a comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World, featuring unchanging graphics and cryptic philosophical references.
1984: Release of Dune
In 1984, David Lynch directed the space opera Dune.
1984: Vote 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: Relationship with Isabella Rossellini
In 1986, David Lynch began a relationship with actress Isabella Rossellini; they lived together until 1991.
1986: Release of Blue Velvet
In 1986, David Lynch released the neo-noir mystery art film Blue Velvet, earning critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
1987: Divorce from Mary Fisk
In 1987, David Lynch and Mary Fisk officially divorced.
1988: Directing The Cowboy and the Frenchman
In 1988, David Lynch directed a short film, The Cowboy and the Frenchman, as part of The French as Seen by..., a series sponsored by Le Figaro.
1989: First One-Man Art Exhibition
In 1989, David Lynch held the first of five one-man exhibitions between 1989 and 1991, highlighting his background in fine art and painting.
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.
1989: Creation of Industrial Symphony No. 1
In 1989, while Twin Peaks was in production, David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti created a theatrical piece, Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted, which was performed twice as part of the New Music America Festival.
1990: Wild at Heart Release and Palme d'Or Win
In 1990, David Lynch adapted Barry Gifford's novel Wild at Heart into a film starring Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern. The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, though it received a mixed response.
1990: Creation of Twin Peaks
In 1990, David Lynch and Mark Frost created the ABC surrealist horror-mystery series Twin Peaks.
1990: Video Production of Industrial Symphony No. 1
In 1990, David Lynch produced a 50-minute video of the performance Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted.
1990: Palme d'Or for Wild at Heart
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 is a smash hit
In 1990, David Lynch's Wild at Heart won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and the television series Twin Peaks was a smash hit with audiences across the world.
1990: Twin Peaks Debut
In 1990, David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks premiered on ABC, becoming a smash hit. The series, set in a small Washington town, followed FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (MacLachlan) as he investigated the murder of Laura Palmer.
1991: Twin Peaks air dates
David Lynch's television show, Twin Peaks, aired from 1990-1991. In 1991, Lynch received nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the series.
1991: Lynch Art Exhibitions
In 1991, David Lynch continued his series of one-man art exhibitions, highlighting his background in fine art and painting. Between 1989 and 1991 he had five exhibitions.
1991: Directing Teaser Trailer for Dangerous
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: On the Air series creation
In 1992, David Lynch and Mark Frost created the comedy series On the Air, which was canceled after three episodes aired.
1992: Birth of Riley Sweeney Lynch
In 1992, David Lynch and his editor Mary Sweeney had a son, Riley Sweeney Lynch.
1992: Release of 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
In 1992, David Lynch ended publication of The Angriest Dog in the World.
1993: Recording Thought Gang
Around 1993, David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti recorded the album Thought Gang, but did not release it at the time.
1993: Collaboration with Yoshiki on X Japan video
In 1993, David Lynch collaborated with Japanese musician Yoshiki on the video for X Japan's song "Longing ~Setsubou no Yoru~".
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.
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 horror film Lost Highway.
1998: Working on Lux Vivens
In 1998, David Lynch worked on the Jocelyn Montgomery album Lux Vivens (Living Light), The Music of Hildegard von Bingen.
1999: Mulholland Drive Development
In 1999, David Lynch approached ABC with ideas for a television drama that would become Mulholland Drive. The network approved a two-hour pilot, but disputes led to the project being shelved.
1999: Release of The Straight Story
In 1999, David Lynch directed the road movie The Straight Story.
2000: Financing of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
David Lynch's film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, was financed by the company CIBY-2000 in 2000. Despite the financing, the film was a commercial failure in the U.S. at the time of its release.
2000: Endorsement of the Natural Law Party
In the 2000 presidential election, David Lynch endorsed the Natural Law Party, known for advocating Transcendental Meditation.
December 10, 2001: davidlynch.com Goes Online
On December 10, 2001, David Lynch launched his official website, davidlynch.com, to distribute new series he had created.
2001: Release of Mulholland Drive
In 2001, David Lynch directed Mulholland Drive, a neo-noir mystery film that earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
2001: Release of BlueBob
In 2001, David Lynch released BlueBob, a blues album performed by Lynch and John Neff, noted for Lynch's unusual guitar playing style.
2001: Cannes Best Director Award for Mulholland Drive
In 2001, David Lynch was awarded Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for Mulholland Drive (shared with Joel Coen).
2002: DumbLand and Rabbits Release
In 2002, David Lynch released DumbLand, a series of intentionally crude online shorts, and Rabbits, a surreal sitcom about humanoid rabbits.
2003: "Millionaire's Enlightenment Course"
In 2003, David Lynch attended a month-long "Millionaire's Enlightenment Course" held by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, which cost $1 million.
2004: Death of Edwina "Sunny" Lynch
In 2004, David Lynch's mother, Edwina "Sunny" Lynch (née Sundholm), passed away.
July 2005: Launch of the David Lynch Foundation
In July 2005, David Lynch launched the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and Peace. It offers scholarships for students interested in Transcendental Meditation and supports research on its impact on learning.
September 2005: College Campus Tour to Promote Transcendental Meditation
Starting in September 2005, David Lynch, along with John Hagelin and Fred Travis, began a tour of college campuses to promote Transcendental Meditation.
December 2005: Progress on Transcendental Meditation buildings
As of December 2005, David Lynch had spent $400,000 of his money and raised $1 million in donations towards building seven facilities for 8,000 people to practice advanced meditation.
May 2006: Marriage to Mary Sweeney
In May 2006, David Lynch married Mary Sweeney.
December 2006: Goal of meditation buildings continues
In December 2006, The New York Times reported that David Lynch continued to aim to build meditation facilities.
2006: Describing political philosophy
In 2006, David Lynch described his political philosophy. He identified as a Democrat while expressing mixed feelings due to smoking regulations, also mentioning his past libertarian leanings.
2006: Release of Inland Empire
In 2006, David Lynch directed the experimental psychological thriller Inland Empire.
2006: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
In 2006, David Lynch received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.
2006: Publication of Catching the Big Fish
In 2006, David Lynch released his book, Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity. The book details his creative methods, personal stories, and the positive impacts of Transcendental Meditation on his life and work.
May 27, 2007: End of Art Retrospective at Fondation Cartier
On May 27, 2007, The Air is on Fire, a major art retrospective of David Lynch's work, concluded at the Fondation Cartier in Paris.
2007: Death of Donald Walton Lynch
In 2007, David Lynch's father, Donald Walton Lynch, passed away.
2007: Recognition as most important filmmaker
In 2007, a panel of critics convened by The Guardian declared David Lynch as the most important filmmaker of the current era.
2008: Attendance at Maharishi's Funeral
In 2008, David Lynch attended the funeral of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India, praising his impact on millions of lives.
2008: Starting David Lynch MC Record Label
In 2008, David Lynch started his own record label, David Lynch MC, which first released Fox Bat Strategy: A Tribute to Dave Jaurequi in early 2009.
April 4, 2009: "Change Begins Within" Benefit Concert
On April 4, 2009, David Lynch organized the "Change Begins Within" benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall for the David Lynch Foundation, featuring performances by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Donovan, and others.
2009: Marriage to Emily Stofle
In 2009, David Lynch married actress Emily Stofle.
2009: Interview Project and My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
In 2009, David Lynch produced the documentary Web series Interview Project, directed by his son Austin Lynch. He also collaborated with Werner Herzog on the film My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, based on a true story.
2009: Support for Roman Polanski
In 2009, David Lynch signed a petition in support of Roman Polanski, who was detained while traveling to a film festival due to his 1977 arrest for alleged sexual abuse.
2009: Filming a Biographical Documentary
In 2009, David Lynch traveled to India to film interviews with individuals who knew Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as part of a biographical documentary project.
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 released Lady Blue Shanghai, a 16-minute promotional film written, directed, and edited by him for Dior, on the Internet.
November 2010: Release of Electropop Music 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.
2010: Role on The Cleveland Show
From 2010 to 2013, David Lynch's acting career included roles on The Cleveland Show.
2010: Release of David Wants to Fly documentary
In 2010, David Sieveking released his documentary "David Wants to Fly" about his and David Lynch's involvement with Transcendental Meditation. Sieveking becomes disillusioned with the TM movement by the end of the film.
March 23, 2011: Directing Duran Duran Concert
On March 23, 2011, David Lynch directed a concert by Duran Duran at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles, which was streamed live on YouTube as the kickoff to the second season of Unstaged: An Original Series from American Express.
April 2011: Collaboration with Interpol
In April 2011, David Lynch's animated short, I Touch a Red Button Man, a collaboration with Interpol featuring their song "Lights", played in the background during Interpol's concert at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
September 29, 2011: Release of This Train
On September 29, 2011, David Lynch released This Train with vocalist Chrystabell on the La Rose Noire label.
October 2011: Opening of Silencio Nightclub in Paris
In October 2011, David Lynch's designed nightclub, Silencio, opened in Paris. It is a private members' club that opens to the public after midnight, offering concerts, films, and performances. Silencio was inspired by the club in Mulholland Drive, featuring themed rooms for various arts.
November 2011: Release of Crazy Clown Time
In November 2011, David Lynch released Crazy Clown Time, described as an "electronic blues album."
2011: Screening of Beyond The Noise
In 2011, Beyond The Noise: My Transcendental Meditation Journey, an independent project starring David Lynch and directed by Dana Farley, was shown at film festivals, including the Marbella Film Festival.
2011: Exhibiting with Kayne Griffin Corcoran
In 2011, David Lynch began exhibiting his paintings, drawings, and photography with Kayne Griffin Corcoran in Los Angeles.
June 2012: Lynch Discusses Movie Inspiration
In June 2012, David Lynch mentioned in an interview that he lacked the inspiration to start a new movie project but would be willing to work if he found an idea he loved.
September 2012: Appearance on FX's Louie
In September 2012, David Lynch appeared in the three-part "Late Show" arc on FX's Louie as Jack Dahl.
November 2012: Hinting at a New Film
In November 2012, David Lynch hinted at plans for a new film while attending Plus Camerimage in Bydgoszcz, Poland, also receiving a lifetime achievement award and the Key to the City.
2012: Birth of Lula Boginia Lynch
In 2012, David Lynch and his wife, Emily Stofle, welcomed their daughter, Lula Boginia Lynch.
2012: Role on Louie
In 2012, David Lynch's acting career included roles on Louie.
2012: Support for Barack Obama
In the 2012 presidential election, David Lynch stated he would vote for the Democratic incumbent, Barack Obama.
January 2013: New Project with Laura Dern
In January 2013, Laura Dern confirmed that she and David Lynch were planning a new project, and The New York Times reported Lynch was working on the script.
February 2013: Release of Idem Paris
In February 2013, Idem Paris, a short documentary film about the lithographic process, was released online.
June 28, 2013: Directing Nine Inch Nails Video
On June 28, 2013, David Lynch directed a video for the Nine Inch Nails song "Came Back Haunted".
August 2013: Photography for Dumb Numbers's album
In August 2013, David Lynch did photography for the Dumb Numbers's self-titled album.
2013: The Cleveland Show end date
From 2010 to 2013, David Lynch's acting career included roles on The Cleveland Show.
2013: Promotion of Transcendental Meditation Benefits
In 2013, David Lynch wrote about the beautiful, peaceful revolution that Transcendental Meditation leads to, changing suffering and negativity to happiness.
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 Lykke Li.
September 12, 2014: Opening of "The Unified Field" Exhibition
On September 12, 2014, "The Unified Field", an exhibition of David Lynch's work, opened at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
October 6, 2014: Confirming New Twin Peaks Season
On October 6, 2014, David Lynch confirmed via Twitter that he and Mark Frost would start shooting a new, nine-episode season of Twin Peaks in 2015, expected to air in 2016 on Showtime, with them writing all the episodes.
2014: Release of The Big Dream Remix EP
In 2014, David Lynch released The Big Dream Remix EP for Record Store Day, featuring four songs from his album remixed by various artists.
January 2015: Closing of "The Unified Field" Exhibition
In January 2015, "The Unified Field", an exhibition of David Lynch's work, closed at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
April 5, 2015: Initial Departure from Twin Peaks Revival
On April 5, 2015, David Lynch announced via Twitter that he was no longer going to direct the Twin Peaks revival due to budget constraints.
May 15, 2015: Return to Twin Peaks Revival
On May 15, 2015, David Lynch announced his return to the Twin Peaks revival after resolving issues with Showtime, directing all 18 episodes.
April 2016: Filming Completion of Twin Peaks Revival
By April 2016, filming was completed for the Twin Peaks revival season.
2016: Endorsement and Voting in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
In 2016, David Lynch endorsed Bernie Sanders and voted for him in the Democratic primaries. In the general election, he voted for Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson.
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, solidifying its legacy.
May 21, 2017: Twin Peaks Revival Premiere
On May 21, 2017, the two-episode premiere of the Twin Peaks revival aired.
2017: Twin Peaks revival
In 2017, David Lynch revived the TV show Twin Peaks.
2017: Emily Stofle in Twin Peaks revival
In 2017, David Lynch's then wife, Emily Stofle appeared in the Twin Peaks revival.
2017: The Edward MacDowell Medal
In 2017, The MacDowell Colony awarded David Lynch The Edward MacDowell Medal for outstanding contributions to American culture.
June 2018: Publication of Room to Dream
In June 2018, David Lynch's biography-memoir hybrid, Room to Dream, co-written with Kristine McKenna, was published.
June 2018: Comments on Donald Trump and Political Climate
In a June 2018 interview with The Guardian, David Lynch commented on Donald Trump's presidency, suggesting he could be disruptive enough to be considered one of the greatest presidents. Lynch later clarified his statements on Facebook after Trump used the interview to claim his support.
November 2018: Release of Thought Gang
In November 2018, a collaborative album by David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti, Thought Gang, was released on vinyl and compact disc, recorded around 1993 but not released at the time.
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.
May 2019: Guest Vocals on "Fire is Coming"
In May 2019, David Lynch provided guest vocals on the track "Fire is Coming" by Flying Lotus and co-wrote the track for Flying Lotus's album Flamagra.
2019: Academy Honorary Award
In 2019, David Lynch received an Academy Honorary Award.
2019: Experience Utilizing the Full Brain
In a 2019 interview with British artist Alexander de Cadenet, David Lynch discussed using the full brain for enlightenment and higher states of consciousness.
June 2020: Rerelease of Rabbits on YouTube
In June 2020, David Lynch rereleased his 2002 web series Rabbits on YouTube.
July 17, 2020: Release of Face Masks with Lynch's Art
On July 17, 2020, David Lynch's store released a set of face masks with his art on them for the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Return to Weather Reports
In 2020, David Lynch returned to doing weather reports from his apartment in Los Angeles, along with two new series, What is David Lynch Working on Today? and Today's Number Is....
2020: Support for Black Lives Matter
In 2020, David Lynch voiced his support for Black Lives Matter protests following the murder of George Floyd in one of his daily weather report videos.
2020: Diagnosis of Emphysema
In 2020, David Lynch was diagnosed with emphysema after a lifetime of smoking.
May 2021: Production of "I Am the Shaman"
In May 2021, David Lynch produced a track, "I Am the Shaman", by Scottish artist Donovan, releasing the song on May 10, Donovan's 75th birthday and directing the accompanying video.
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.
April 2022: $500 Million 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 delivered his final weather report.
2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
In 2022, David Lynch condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine during a weather report, directly addressing Vladimir Putin and criticizing the act.
2022: Quitting Smoking
In 2022, David Lynch quit smoking, having started at the age of eight. By this point, he was reliant on supplemental oxygen.
2022: Role in The Fabelmans
In 2022, David Lynch's acting career included roles in the film The Fabelmans.
April 2023: End of Weather Report Series
In an April 2023 interview, David Lynch announced 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 files for divorce
In 2023, Emily Stofle, David Lynch's then wife, filed for divorce.
August 2024: Interview on Health Risks and Future Projects
In August 2024, David Lynch mentioned in an interview that he had been diagnosed with emphysema in 2020 and had become housebound. He believed this condition would likely prevent him from directing any new projects.
August 2024: Release of Cellophane Memories
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".
September 2024: Last Published Broadcast Speech at Meditate America 2024
In September 2024, David Lynch made his last published broadcast speech at Meditate America 2024. He discussed The Beatles' Transcendental Meditation and played a cover of "Across the Universe".
December 20, 2024: Divorce settlement agreement reached with Emily Stofle
On December 20, 2024, David Lynch and Emily Stofle reached a divorce settlement agreement, although the final divorce decree was not issued before Lynch's death.
2024: Value of film grant
In 1967, David Lynch received a $1,000 grant, equivalent to $9,000 in 2024 dollars, to create a film installation.
January 15, 2025: David Lynch Died
On January 15, 2025, David Lynch passed away from complications of emphysema after being evacuated from his home due to the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.
January 2025: Death due to Emphysema
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
In January 2025, David Lynch was evacuated from his Los Angeles home due to Southern California wildfires. Shortly after, he died at his daughter's home in Los Angeles at the age of 78 on January 15.
February 2025: Release of Death Certificate
In February 2025, David Lynch's death certificate was made public, citing cardiac arrest as the immediate cause of death, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dehydration as contributing factors. He was cremated, and his ashes were buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
2025: Stockholm International Film Festival Dedication
In 2025, the Stockholm International Film Festival was dedicated to David Lynch's memory, honoring his legacy with retrospectives, discussions, and curated screenings highlighting his impact on cinema.
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