David Lynch fans celebrate late director on his 79th birthday: “Long live the greatest”
David Lynch fans have been celebrating the late director’s 79th birthday.
His death was announced by his family last week (January 16) and came after the Twin Peaks creator was reportedly “forced to relocate from his house” due to the Los Angeles wildfires. He was aged 78.
Along with Twin Peaks, Lynch was best known for titles such as Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Elephant Man and the less-than-favourable Dune.
Many celebrities have paid homage to Lynch since his death including Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, James Gunn, Hugh Jackman, Billy Corgan, Questlove and more – see more tributes here.
The gaming industry has also shown its respect, with luminaries such as Hideo Kojima and the makers of the game Life Is Strange posting about the director’s influence.
Today (January 20) would have been his 79th birthday and many fans have been marking it on social media.
“Today is the 79th birthday of DAVID LYNCH. The Maestro who forever changed the world of art and culture. And our lives. Thank you for everything. Long live The Greatest,” one wrote.
Another added: “In heaven, everything is fine. RIP David Lynch. Today would have been his 79th birthday.”
One other went on: “Happy birthday, David Lynch 
There will never be another like you.”
Today is the 79th birthday of DAVID LYNCH. The Maestro who forever changed the world of art and culture. And our lives. Thank you for everything. Long live The Greatest. pic.twitter.com/G3P8ZugHTs
— Black Lodge Cult (@BlackLCult) January 20, 2025
In heaven, everything is fine. RIP David Lynch. Today would have been his 79th birthday
pic.twitter.com/IvTLKiR15B
— High Contrast (@HighContrast) January 20, 2025
Happy birthday, David Lynch
— American Cinematheque (@am_cinematheque) January 20, 2025
Today would have been David Lynch’s 79th birthday. pic.twitter.com/sMeb9GKA9h
— A Shot. (@ashotmagazine) January 19, 2025
Remembering David Lynch today on his 79th birthday. pic.twitter.com/dcmAiUa3jV
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) January 19, 2025
One fan also shared a video of themselves on set with the legendary director while another posted a clip of Lynch sharing a tutorial on repairing “holes in the knees of pants”.
We have a feeling that gum he likes is going to come back in style… pic.twitter.com/6EkC5oicx1
— Film at Lincoln Center (@FilmLinc) January 20, 2025
Please celebrate the life of David Lynch on what would have been his 79th birthday by enjoying this tutorial on repairing holes in the knees of pants pic.twitter.com/rjowbwxQR4
— Aaron Cohen
(@ImoveCar) January 20, 2025
Yesterday (January 19), a famous landmark in Belgium, The Belfry of Bruges honoured the film-maker by playing the theme to TV series Twin Peaks in its bell tower.
The Belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower dating back to around 1240, and is one of the most famous landmarks in the city. The building has provided musical tributes to celebrities in the past, playing the Friends theme tune for the passing of Matthew Perry in 2023, and last year One Direction’s ‘You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful’ in honour of Liam Payne.
As his fans mourn his passing, Lynch’s family also invited fans to join them in a “worldwide group meditation” this evening (January 20).
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