David Lynch has set the ... The panic over Lynch's potential retirement is certainly mislaid given the fact that he remains a prolific artist, just not a prolific film and television director.

“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David ... year, Lynch revealed he had been diagnosed with emphysema after decades of smoking.

David Lynch, filmmaker, visual artist, musician ... after many years of smoking. The news came via his family, from his official Facebook page. The news was confirmed by Deadline.