The director, who was 78, was known for films and TV shows like 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks.'

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

Hollywood icon and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has offered a heartfelt tribute to visionary director David Lynch, and has also recalled his movies.

The visionary filmmaker behind "Mulholland Drive" and "Blue Velvet" was 78 The post David Lynch Remembered by Steven Spielberg, James Gunn, Melanie Lynskey and Others for His ‘Immortal’ Influence, Originality appeared first on TheWrap.

Both Steven Spielberg and David Lynch are legendary filmmakers, and the Jaws director admires the Twin Peaks creator greatly. In fact, he cast Lynch as John Ford in The Fabelmans back in 2022. In a statement published Variety, Spielberg noted that role and his relationship with the director, saying:

In his frequent collaborations with Hollywood luminaries such as Laura Dern, Kyle MacLachlan, Sheryl Lee, Naomi Watts, Jack Nance and Harry Dean Stanton, the director leaves behind an oeuvre which rivals the medium’s most accomplished auteurs.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and James Gunn are among the filmmakers to pay tribute to David Lynch following his death at the age of 78.

David Lynch, who died Thursday at age 78, was remembered by his many collaborators, as well as those he inspired, such as "Donnie Darko" director Richard Kelly.

Beloved filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, and when his family broke the news the next day, Hollywood’s grief mourned the loss of the great director, including the stars of his many films. Isabella Rossellini,

David Lynch revolutionized cinema — and now, Hollywood is paying tribute to the legendary auteur, who died Thursday at the age of 78.