David Lynch's 4 Children: All About His Sons Austin and Riley and Daughters Jennifer and Lula (Whose Name Is a Sweet Nod to His '90s FilmWild at Heart)

Director David Lynch, Emily Stofle, son Riley (right) and daughter Lula (left) attend Alliance Of Moms Giant Playdate on May 9, 2015 in Los Angeles.Photo:Lily Lawrence/Getty Lily Lawrence/Getty AlthoughDavid Lynchwill be remembered as an iconic filmmaker, he also carried the title of dad.The four-time Oscar nominee, whosedeath at 78 years oldwas announced on Jan. 16, was a father of four. He welcomed his kids — Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula — with ex-wives Peggy Reavey, Mary Fisk and Mary Sweeney and estranged wife Emily Stofle, whofiled for divorce in 2023.

David Lynch's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After Director Died at 78: Reports

David Lynch.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty David Lynch’s cause of death has been revealed. Nearly a month after the belovedTwin Peaksdirector died at the age of 78, a death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reveals that Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, perThe IndependentandTMZ, which was the first to report the news. A rep for Lynch did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for confirmation on Saturday, Feb.

David Lynch's Wife Emily Stofle Files for Divorce After 14 Years of Marriage

JB Lacroix/WireImage David Lynchand Emily Stofle are calling it quits. In the filing, the actress asked for sole legal and physical custody of their 11-year-old daughter, Lula Boginia. Stofle is asking for Lynch to have visitation rights. She is also asking for spousal support and attorney’s fees. TMZwas the first to report the news. Representatives for Lynch did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Contact information for Stofle was not available.

David Lynch,Twin PeaksCreator andMulholland DriveDirector, Dies at 78: 'There's a Big Hole in the World'

David Lynchhas died at the age of 78, his familyannouncedon Thursday, Jan. 16. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time,” read a message on Facebook. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.

David Lynch’s Children Pay Tribute To Filmmaker After His Death: 'Our Beloved Dad Was a Guiding Light'

David Lynch, pictured in 2019.Photo:Steve Granitz/WireImage Steve Granitz/WireImage David Lynch’schildren are sharing heartfelt words in memory of the late filmmaker. On Saturday, Jan. 18, Jennifer, Austin, Riley, and Lula Lynch posted a joint statement on social media about their “beloved dad” followinghis death on Jan. 16. “David Lynch, our beloved dad, was a guiding light of creativity, love, and peace," they wrote in a post onX. They shared that a worldwide group meditation would be held in honor of their father on what would have been his 79th birthday on Monday, Jan.