During the time of his death, David Lynch was reportedly in the process of finalizing a divorce from his fourth wife, Emily Stofle, according to a report in People magazine. Lynch

David Lynch, the visionary director behind films like "Blue Velvet" and the TV series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78, after revealing a battle with emphysema last year.

David Lynch, the critically acclaimed director and writer known for his signature dark and surrealist artistic vision, has died at age 78 following a battle with emphysema. The Dune (1984) director's family announced his death via a post on Facebook on Thursday,