David Lynch’s Children Pay Tribute To Filmmaker After His Death: 'Our Beloved Dad Was a Guiding Light'

Mar. 15, 2025

David Lynch, pictured in 2019.Photo:Steve Granitz/WireImage

Steve Granitz/WireImage

David Lynch’schildren are sharing heartfelt words in memory of the late filmmaker.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, Jennifer, Austin, Riley, and Lula Lynch posted a joint statement on social media about their “beloved dad” followinghis death on Jan. 16.

“David Lynch, our beloved dad, was a guiding light of creativity, love, and peace," they wrote in a post onX.

They shared that a worldwide group meditation would be held in honor of their father on what would have been his 79th birthday on Monday, Jan. 20, as they welcomed fans to join.

David pictured with his ex-wife Emily Stofle, son Riley and daughter Lulu in 2015.Lily Lawrence/Getty

Lily Lawrence/Getty

“Thank you for being part of this celebration of his life. Love, Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch,” the statement concluded.

David Lynch died at age 78 on Jan. 16, his family previouslyannounced. A cause of death was not revealed at the time.

He had four children; daughter Jennifer, 56, shared with his first wife Peggy Reavey, son Austin, 42, with his second wife Mary Fisk, and Riley, 33, with his third wife Mary Sweeney. Lynch welcomed his youngest daughter Lula in 2012 with his ex-wife Emily Stofle. Stofle filed for divorce in 2023.

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“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.  We would appreciate some privacy at this time,” the family shared onFacebook. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ "

“It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way,” they added.

Lynch died at age 78 on Jan. 16 (pictured in 2015).Glenn Hunt/Getty

Glenn Hunt/Getty

Lynch was diagnosed with the chronic lung disease emphysema in 2020. He spoke toPEOPLEin one of his final interviews on Nov. 1.

source: people.com