David Lynch Cause of Death Revealed As Cardiac Arrest and DEHYDRATION — After Chain-Smoking Movie Visionary Was Left ‘Barely Able to Walk Across a Room’ From Lung Disease
David Lynch's cause of death has been revealed.
Feb. 7 2025, Published 3:59 p.m. ET
David Lynch's cause of death has been revealed after the iconic filmmaker's passing left Hollywood stunned.
The Twin Peaks creator died of cardiac arrest as listed in a L.A. County Dept. of Public Health document, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Lynch's cause of death has been listed as cardiac arrest.
According to the department's document, Lynch's chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is listed as the underlying condition. However, dehydration is also noted as a significant contributor in the star's death.
On January 16th, Lynch's death was confirmed on his personal Facebook, as it stated: "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," the statement concluded.
The 'Blue Velvet' director previously admitted to having emphysema after 'years of smoking.'
Just a few months prior to his death, the Blue Velvet director revealed the impact years of smoking had on him.
"Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking," Lynch said on X in August 2024.
He continued: "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 emphysema.
"I have now quit smoking for over two years. Recently, I had many tests, and the good news is that I am in excellent shape except for emphysema."
"I want you all to know that I really appreciate your concern," he added.
While the writer claimed to be doing well, he also previously admitted he could "hardly walk across a room."
"It’s like you’re walking around with a plastic bag around your head," Lynch told People of how his body felt following decades of smoking.
The 'Twin Peaks' creator admitted the impact of smoking left him hardly being able to 'walk across the room.'
Lynch also made it clear, despite his failing health, he would not have changed anything about his smoking habit: "It was important to me. I wish what every addict wishes for: that what we love is good for us.
"I loved the smell of tobacco, the taste of tobacco. I loved lighting cigarettes. It was part of being a painter and a filmmaker for me."
Despite Lynch's legendary career – which included directing Eraserhead, as well as the Oscar-nominated film The Elephant Man, he still had many regrets.
According to sources, Lynch was a serial cheater with four failed marriages, fathering a child with each one of his exes.
"I think it bothered David that he wasn't there at times for his children and didn't invest enough of himself to make his marriages work," an insider said.
Lynch married Peggy Reavey in 1967 and had daughter Jennifer the following year, but soon began an affair with crew member Doreen Small while making Eraserhead.
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Lynch – who had four failed marriages – was said to be a serial cheater while alive.
After visiting the set, Reavey, who divorced Lynch in 1974, said: "There were all these assistant-type girls around — there was no place for me."
Lynch also had an affair while married to his second wife Mary Fisk from 1977 to 1987. The couple split after the film star had a passionate affair with actress Isabella Rossellini during the filming of Blue Velvet.
