Film director David Lynch has died aged 78, his family says.

David Lynch, the writer and filmmaker whose works include Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, has died aged 78.

Lynch’s death was announced by his family on their Facebook page.

“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us,” Post said.

“But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.’ … It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies everywhere.”

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