David Lynch, American television and film director, visual artist and musician, complications from emphysema (born 1946)

David Keith Lynch was an American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor. Often called a "visionary" and acclaimed for films distinguished by their surrealist and experimental qualities, Lynch is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2006 and an Academy Honorary Award in 2019.

January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 350 days remain until the end of the year.