Lynch’s weather reports attracted a dedicated following in themselves, becoming such a part of the fabric of Los Angeles — his adopted home for many years, and a lifelong fascination of his he often transmuted on film — that his forecasts were later broadcast on NPR affiliate KCRW.

David Lynch sadly died after he was "forced to relocate from his house" due to the Los Angeles wildfires, according to reports. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) -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," has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday.

The pioneering writer and director, whose haunting, surreal works include the film Mulholland Drive and the TV show Twin Peaks, has died. He was 78.