David Lynch has died at the age of 78, leaving behind an iconic legacy as a true artist, having directed 'Twin Peaks', 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Eraserhead'.

It’s also as personal as Lynch has ever been – despite its esoteric, symbolic story, which involves a monstrous “baby” and a singing, sperm-stomping woman who appears in Jack Nance’s radiator. The ...

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Born Jan. 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, Lynch’s directorial debut came in 1977 with “Eraserhead,” starring Jack Nance. Lynch’s films combined retro Americana with surreal, violent ...