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."

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.”

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