Lynch's cause of death comes three weeks after the family of the filmmaker, who was known for his distinctive style described as “Lynchian,” announced his death in a social me

David Lynch’s cause of death has been confirmed weeks after the “Twin Peaks” mastermind died just days before his 79th birthday.

David Lynch's cause of death has been revealed nearly a month after his death. The acclaimed Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks director, who was diagnosed with emphysema in 2020, died on January 16.

The celebrated filmmaker, who was behind the likes of Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man and beloved TV show Twin Peaks, died aged 78, on January 15. His cause of death has now been confirmed as cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Twin Peaks director David Lynch died last month at the age of 78 and his cause of death has now been revealed as his death certificate has been released