David Lynch, the filmmaker who found inspiration in Philly while attending art school, dies at 78

Jan 16, 2025

David Lynch, known for "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet" died at 78, his family said Thursday. The filmmaker was a former resident of Philadelphia's Callowhill neighborhood while he was a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts college. He also lived in Fairmount and met his wife in the city.