<p>Los Angeles: David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "<em>Blue Velvet</em>," "<em>The Elephant Man</em>" and "<em>Mulholland Drive</em>" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "<em>Twin Peaks</em>," has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday.</p>.<p>"It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch," a statement on Lynch's Facebook page said. "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.'"</p>
<p>Los Angeles: David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "<em>Blue Velvet</em>," "<em>The Elephant Man</em>" and "<em>Mulholland Drive</em>" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "<em>Twin Peaks</em>," has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday.</p>.<p>"It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch," a statement on Lynch's Facebook page said. "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.'"</p>