Lynch’s weather reports attracted a dedicated following in themselves, becoming such a part of the fabric of Los Angeles — his adopted home for many years, and a lifelong fascination of his he often transmuted on film — that his forecasts were later broadcast on NPR affiliate KCRW.

David Lynch sadly died after he was "forced to relocate from his house" due to the Los Angeles wildfires, according to reports. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Reactions from Hollywood were swift and heartfelt. Kyle MacLachlan, who became a star when Lynch cast him as Paul Atreides in 1984's Dune, Blue Velvet (1986), and the TV series Twin Peaks, described the director as "the most authentically alive person I'd ever met":

The pioneering writer and director, whose haunting, surreal works include the film Mulholland Drive and the TV show Twin Peaks, has died. He was 78.

Dead at 78, Lynch revealed his emphysema diagnosis in 2024, writing, "There is a price to pay for this enjoyment"