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Filmmaker David Lynch Says He Will ‘Never Retire’ Despite Illness

filmmaker david lynch says he will never retire despite illness

Hollywood filmmaker David Lynch has revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he’s been diagnosed with emphysema, a chronic lung disease, that he says he got from “many years of smoking.” But despite his illness, he will not be forced into retirement.

In the post, he wrote, “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 – the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them – but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is emphysema.”

He also 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.” 



David Lynch had previously discussed his diagnosis in an interview published in the British film magazine Sight and Sound. He mentioned that his condition affected his mobility, and he was only able to direct remotely, according to several media reports.

David Lynch is known for several iconic movies and TV shows, including ‘Twin Peaks,’ “Mulholland Drive,” “Blue Velvet” and “The Elephant Man.”



His latest project was a rebooted third season of his beloved TV series, entitled ‘Twin Peaks: The Return,” which aired on the US network Showtime in 2017.

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