i found David Lynch's work in high school, and loving his films found me my first friends in film school. i even watched his daily weather report every day for the almost 3 years he was doing this. this feels close to home, like a star went out in my sky.

his family's note on his death:

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. 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.