“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole,’” the post read.

He also created the short-lived yet cult classic TV series Twin Peaks, which ran for two seasons from 1990 to 1991. It spawned a 1992 prequel film and a third season in 2017.