US filmmaker, artist and musician David Lynch, famous for his offbeat, surrealist directorial style, has confirmed he will not retire despite being confined to his home with a chronic lung disease. or signup to continue reading Lynch, 78, is "homebound" after emphysema left him vulnerable to COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases, he told magazine. The director behind and (1984) has issued a statement clarifying his decision to continue working after revealing the diagnosis.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of ," he posted to X on August 6. "I have to say that I enjoyed smoking very much, and I do love tobacco - the smell of it, lighting cigarettes on fire, smoking them - but there is a price to pay for this enjoyment, and the price for me is emphysema." The said he stopped smoking more than two years ago.
"Recently I had many tests and the good news is that I am in excellent shape except for emphysema," he said. "I am filled with happiness, and I will never retire. I want you all to know that I really appreciate your concern.
" Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon, was among thousands of commenters sharing messages of support. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine.
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au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.
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