David Lynch was in the midst of creating a new limited series for Netflix when he passed away this week, according to Ted Sarandos. The streamer’s co-CEO posted a moving tribute to the visionary filmmaker on Instagram Friday,

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and more have paid tribute to David Lynch, the 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet' director who died at 78 years old.

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

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.

Oscar-winning director and Happy Days star Ron Howard paid tribute to Lynch on social media, writing: “#RIPDavidLynch, a gracious man and fearless artist who followed his heart & soul and proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue Velvet," "The Elephant Man" and "Mulholland Drive" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "Twin Peaks,

David Lynch – the singular and surreal director of Mulholland Drive and television's Twin Peaks, who depicted the darkness lurking beneath the wholesome surface of American life – has died. He was 78 years old.

Deadline's Baz Bamigboye writes an appreciation of the late David Lynch, whose vivid imagination was sparked by what he saw beyond his bedroom widow as a kid.

Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and James Gunn are among the filmmakers to pay tribute to David Lynch following his death at the age of 78.