David Lynch's cause of death has been revealed as cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to multiple reports. The director's family announced his death via a social media statement on Jan.

With the release of his death certificate on Friday, we now know David Lynch’s official cause of death, TMZ reports. The Eraserhead filmmaker’s immediate cause of death was cardiac arrest, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) listed as an underlying condition.

The celebrated filmmaker, who was behind the likes of Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man and beloved TV show Twin Peaks, died aged 78, on January 15. His cause of death has now been confirmed as cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

David Lynch's cause of death has been revealed nearly a month after his death. The acclaimed Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks director, who was diagnosed with emphysema in 2020, died on January 16.

Legendary filmmaker David Lynch died of cardiac arrest caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

The beloved filmmaker and "Twin Peaks" creator died last month, prompting tributes from fans, past collaborators and even ex-lovers.