Refresh for updates… Director Ron Howard praised his fearlessness, Mulholland Drive star Lee Grant called him “a one of a kind artist,” and director James Gunn cites him as a major inspiration: David Lynch is being remembered today for the unique vision and unforgettable works of art he brought to Hollywood.

The director of 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' died aged 78. "I loved him so much," said 'Blue Velvet' star Isabella Rossellini.

Hollywood’s greatest directors paid their tribute to the legendary David Lynch as the film industry mourns the death of the Mulholland Drive director.  David Lynch passed away at the age of 78 on January 16,

David Lynch, the legendary director behind Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 78. His family announced the news in a Facebook post:

Iconic filmmaker David Lynch's death on January 16th prompted a flood of tributes to the pioneering director and writer.

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.

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.”

Oscar-nominated director David Lynch, best known for films such as “Blue Velvet” and “The Elephant Man” and the quirky television drama “Twin Peaks,” has died at age 78, his family announced Thursday.

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

The “Mulholland Drive” director’s death was announced by his family via Facebook on Thursday, writing, “There’s a big hole in the world now.”

Naomi Watts pays tribute to legendary Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director David Lynch - The filmmaker, writer and artist was Oscar-nominated for his films Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man and Mulhol