The artist passed away this Thursday, 16th, after being diagnosed with pulmonary emphysema
David Lynch He passed away this Thursday, 16th, at the age of 78, according to family members in a Facebook post.
Although the artist’s cause of death has not been revealed, a source told the American news portal Deadline (via NME) that the health status of Lynch it was made worse by the fires in Los Angeles, when he was reportedly forced to leave his home.
Details about the evacuation of the filmmaker’s home were not made public.
Health History
In August 2024, David Lynch declared in an interview with the magazine Sight and Sound that he could not continue his in-person work as director due to his health conditions.
In fact, he mentioned that he couldn’t leave the house, for fear of contracting Covid. At the time, he stated that he could only walk short distances without lacking oxygen and attributed the condition to the smoking that had been with him for decades.
I have emphysema from smoking for so long, and so I’m stuck at home, whether I like it or not. And now, because of Covid, it would be terrible for me to get sick, even if it’s a cold.
Later, after the enormous repercussion of the interview, he announced on social media that he would be “in great shape, except for the emphysema”.
In a post on his Twitter, he wrote:
Ladies and gentlemen,
Yes, I have emphysema due to many years of smoking. I must say that I really enjoyed smoking and that I love tobacco – the smell of it, lighting cigarettes with fire, smoking them – but there is a price to pay for that and the price for me is emphysema. I have currently been smoke free for two years. I recently had several tests done and the good news is that I’m in great shape, except for the emphysema. I am full of joy and will never retire.
I want you to know that I truly appreciate your concern.
With love,
David
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking. I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco – the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them – but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is…
—David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) August 5, 2024
Source: Rollingstone
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