The family of late director David Lynch has hit out at reports claiming to have details on the filmmaker’s memorial and funeral services.
Lynch’s death was announced by his family on social media earlier this month (January 16) – he was aged 78. Lynch, who is celebrated for films like Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and the iconic TV series Twin Peaks, revealed his emphysema diagnosis last year, which was caused by smoking for most of his life. In November, he revealed he required supplemental oxygen to walk.
Last night, Lynch’s family took to Facebook to condemn a report claiming that the late film icon’s funeral service will be held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles on January 28, and will include a “traditional memorial service”. The report also claimed that Lynch’s close friends and collaborators like Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Dern would be present at the service and “are anticipated to deliver eulogies”, adding that “a private burial ceremony will follow for family members only”.
Lynch’s family wrote, refuting the report: “Hopefully there will be some sort of memorial for David Lynch down the road, but right now there is no funeral or anything set on January 28th or any other time. I have heart that people are flying in for this, and I feel this is so wrong of someone to post this kind of crap. It’s hurtful. Please complain to whomever is posting these lies.”
His family added: “Also, no funeral has been held, so that story is also a pack of lies. DO NOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ!!!! Complain about those who are posting lies just to get viewers. It’s really so sad to say.”
You can see the full post below, including the word “bullshit” written across screengrabs of the report multiple times.”
Please spread the word… hopefully there will be some sort of memorial for David Lynch down the road, but right now there…
Posted by David Lynch on Thursday, January 23, 2025
After Lynch died on January 15, his family broke the news the following day, writing on his Facebook page: “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”.
Tributes have poured in from all over the entertainment industry since Lynch’s passing. Legendary director Steven Spielberg described him as “an original and unique voice”, recalling their work together on The Fabelmans. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed Lynch was planning a new series for the streamer “filled with mystery and risks”.
Among the other celebrities to have paid tribute to Lynch are Laura Dern, Edgar Wright, James Gunn, Hugh Jackman, Billy Corgan, Questlove – see more tributes here.
Lynch’s fans, too, have been quick to pay tribute to him, with some holding a “worldwide group meditation.”
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