Lynch spent time in Wilmington in the mid 1980s, when the director made one of his best-known and most notorious films.

Discover why iconic filmmaker David Lynch, creator of Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, retired from making movies and transitioned to television.

"It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch," the post read. "We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us.