Naomi Watts Reflects on David Lynch's Creative Spirit and Final Days

Before his passing in January 2025, Lynch expressed a strong desire to return to filmmaking, sharing a hopeful final meeting with Watts and Laura Dern.

David Lynch passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 78, with cardiac arrest listed as the cause of death and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as an underlying condition.
Naomi Watts and Laura Dern had a final lunch with Lynch in November 2024, where he expressed his desire to return to work despite his declining health.
Watts described their last meeting as profoundly hopeful, noting Lynch's enduring creative spirit and love for his craft.
Lynch's final major work was the 2017 series 'Twin Peaks: The Return,' featuring both Watts and Dern, with his last screen appearance being a cameo in Steven Spielberg's 2022 film 'The Fabelmans.'
Watts credited Lynch as a pivotal mentor in her career, highlighting his role in revitalizing her trajectory with 'Mulholland Drive.'