Is Legendary Director David Lynch Retiring Due to Illness?
Iconic filmmaker David Lynch, known for classics like Eraserhead, Dune, and Mulholland Drive, has been diagnosed with emphysema. Amid swirling rumors about his potential retirement due to health issues, Lynch has spoken out. Find out what he had to say and what the future holds for the legendary director.
David Lynch is one of the most masterful directors in Hollywood.
![David Lynch is one of the most masterful directors in Hollywood.](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-66bb2600804654773fdd3b21/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-e014b38c2b305c2375e06e150c33b08afb11d57b.jpg)
The 78-year-old American filmmaker has directed numerous films throughout his career.
The cinema world first recognized him with his black-and-white film Eraserhead in 1977.
![The cinema world first recognized him with his black-and-white film Eraserhead in 1977.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66bb2606804654773fdd3b23/rev-0/w-600/h-374/f-jpg/s-c5b8f59c2d51e4a64604a4e331893c3316dfb015.jpg)
Dune (1984), Blue Velvet(1986), Lost Highway (1997), and Mulholland Drive (2001) are among his most beloved works.
Speaking to Sight and Sound magazine, the legendary director revealed that he has been diagnosed with emphysema due to his long history of smoking.
![Speaking to Sight and Sound magazine, the legendary director revealed that he has been diagnosed with emphysema due to his long history of smoking.](https://img-s3.onedio.com/id-66bb260d804654773fdd3b25/rev-0/w-600/h-374/f-jpg/s-a30449be8a4c976afe3d0feee6e85324b947b617.jpg)
He revealed that he has been afraid to leave his home due to the risk of contracting COVID-19.
Lynch stated that he can only walk short distances before running out of oxygen.
![Lynch stated that he can only walk short distances before running out of oxygen.](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-66bb2638804654773fdd3b27/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-400be37719e98f5597e468eb40f22aa0130a378d.jpg)
He also mentioned that he may no longer be able to work as a director in the way he wishes and that he might have to work remotely from now on.
Following this statement, many speculative claims emerged on social media.
![Following this statement, many speculative claims emerged on social media.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66bb2640804654773fdd3b29/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-d46d54238b1b445b0dad460a0e41803bf1434cf0.jpg)
Fans of the renowned director and media reports suggested that he would no longer make any films or series and that he might retire.
However, in a post on X, David Lynch denied all these claims.
![However, in a post on X, David Lynch denied all these claims.](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-66bb26a1804654773fdd3b2b/rev-0/w-600/h-438/f-jpg/s-3c1f57ea480accd0122421b4c4cf42ada7142844.jpg)
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