Legendary director David Lynch recently discussed his thoughts on retirement after announcing he&#8217;d been diagnosed with emphysema.
The 78-year-old <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/hollywood">Hollywood</a> mainstay caused a stir in the community after an interview was published in the September 2024 issue of “Sight and Sound” magazine. In it, Lynch said he was struggling with his health and couldn’t leave the house.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve gotten emphysema from smoking for so long, and so I&#8217;m homebound whether I like it or not,&#8221; he <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/aug/05/david-lynch-says-he-is-too-ill-to-direct-films-in-person">told</a> the outlet. &#8220;I can only walk a short distance before I&#8217;m out of oxygen.&#8221;
He added, “Because of Covid, it would be very bad for me to get sick, even with a cold. So I would probably be directing from my home … I wouldn’t like that so much. I like to be amongst the thing and get ideas there. But I would try to do [a film] remotely, if it comes to it.”
Fans quickly started speculating about what this admission meant for his career, assuming he would step back &#8212; but then Lynch clarified his statements on social media.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking. I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco &#8211; the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them &#8211; but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is…
— David Lynch (@DAVID_LYNCH) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAVID_LYNCH/status/1820561669216686367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
The filmmaker wrote on X Monday night, “Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking. I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco &#8211; the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them &#8211; but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is emphysema.”
He added, “I have now quit smoking for over two years. Recently I had many tests and the good news is that I am in excellent shape except for emphysema. I am filled with happiness, and I will never retire. I want you all to know that I really appreciate your concern.”
<a href="http://www.amiracist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.amiracist.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722714742764000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XzmEsRwzti1RFNuISwYgd">WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI</a>
Lynch has dabbled in a variety of mediums including art, music, furniture design, and more. He began his Hollywood career with his first full-length film, “Eraserhead,” in 1977. The award-winning director followed up that effort with popular titles including “The Elephant Man” (1980), “Dune” (1984), “Blue Velvet” (1986), “The Lost Highway” (1997), and “Mulholland Drive” (2001).
Lynch also created the popular ABC series “Twin Peaks” (1990–1991) with Mark Frost and was involved with both sequels, “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” and “Twin Peaks: The Return.”

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

David Lynch Clarifies Being ‘Homebound’ With Emphysema, Saying He ‘Will Never Retire’

CONTINUE READING

Agency Yanks ‘Dreamgirls’ Over School’s Mostly White Cast

Sydney Sweeney Trolls Critics With Racy ‘Euphoria’ Finale Photos

Donald Trump Jr. Offers An Intimate Peek Inside His Wedding Day

AI Company Will Clean Your Home For Free, But There’s A Catch

Spencer Pratt Gives Blunt Take On Celebrity Endorsements

The Tiny Theme Park That Just Beat Disney At Its Own Game

Entertainment

Celebrities

Hollywood

Medical

U.S.

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— Entertainment —

David Lynch Clarifies Being ‘Homebound’ With Emphysema, Saying He ‘Will Never Retire’