David Lynch's Cause of Death Officially Confirmed

The visionary filmmaker died of cardiac arrest, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dehydration listed as contributing factors.

David Lynch's death certificate, released by Los Angeles County officials, cites cardiac arrest as the immediate cause of death.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), linked to his lifelong smoking, was listed as an underlying condition, while dehydration was also a contributing factor.
Lynch passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 78, just days before his 79th birthday, while staying at his daughter’s home after being displaced by Los Angeles wildfires.
Tributes poured in from collaborators like Kyle MacLachlan and Naomi Watts, as well as fellow directors Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, honoring his creative legacy.
Lynch, known for works such as 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet,' and 'Mulholland Drive,' was cremated and laid to rest at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on January 22.