Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

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

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

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.”

Questlove, Ron Howard and Steven Soderbergh are among those mourning the death of movie director David Lynch. Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

Questlove, Ron Howard and Steven Soderbergh are among those mourning the death of movie director David Lynch Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks ...

Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and More Pay Tribute to David Lynch Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive ...

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

Danny Elfman has paid tribute to David Lynch in an emotional social media post, following the filmmaker’s death at the age of 78 last week.

We were talking about ideas,” the Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet star says. “It was like, ‘What’s next?’ And then, suddenly—poof—he’s gone.”

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