Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday. — “He’s one of those filmmakers who was influential but impossible to imitate.

The late Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet director’s canon has left a lasting imprint on musicians and sound designers

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

What he did, as is often the case, is unusual. Room to Dream alternates reported biographical chapters, researched and written by co-author Kristine McKenna, with Lynch’s recollections about that same material. “It’s the strangest thing to see how a life comes together from these different perspectives,” says Lynch, 72. “It’s real, real weird.”

Lynch was a onetime artist who broke through in the 1970s with the surreal “Eraserhead” and rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and peers in the following decades.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to auteur - The ‘Eraserhead’ and ‘Elephant Man’ director was described as ‘the first populist surrealist’

Numerous leaders in entertainment, celebrities, and former collaborators have mourned the death of revolutionary filmmaker David Lynch.

The entertainment industry is paying tribute to David Lynch, with Steven Spielberg remembering the iconic director as a "visionary dreamer."

Iconic filmmaker David Lynch's death on January 16th prompted a flood of tributes to the pioneering director and writer.

Oscar-winning director and Happy Days star Ron Howard paid tribute to Lynch on social media, writing: “#RIPDavidLynch, a gracious man and fearless artist who followed his heart & soul and proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”

News of Lynch’s passing has attracted tributes from icons far and wide, from fellow directors like Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, and James Gunn to his collaborators Kyle McLachlan, Naomi Watts, and Nicolas Cage. Ben Stiller, Judd Apatow, and Patton Oswalt also shared tributes.

Edit: This list was originally published in 2023, and has been updated as a result of David Lynch’s tragic passing at the age of 78. It’s a wild time for David Lynch fans, as the third season ...