With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.

Hollywood lost a true legend today, as it was announced that David Lynch had died at the age of 78. The experimental and incredibly creative filmmaker was deeply beloved, and his films and shows have influenced so many over the decades.

The legendary director died on Thursday, aged 78. He had emphysema. Naomi, 56, starred in the 2002 movie Mulholland Drive, which was directed by Lynch. "My heart is broken. My Buddy Dave... The world will not be the same without him,

David Lynch, the four-time Oscar-nominee behind ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘The Elephant Man’ who also created TV's ‘Twin Peaks,’ has died at 78.

The late David Lynch had four children across four marriages. Get to know all of the iconic director’s kids below.

"Eraserhead" filmmaker David Lynch brought a dark, thoughtful surrealism to Hollywood. Here are his best movies and TV work, including "Twin Peaks."