This man was one of the best directors in Hollywood history.

Famous Montana Celebrities

A handful of folks have made it big in Montana.

Montana doesn't have the highest amount of homegrown celebrities.

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Big Sky Country is where high-profile Hollywood stars come to relax and escape. Many celebrities own homes across Montana where they can enjoy some quiet.

The most well-known celebs to come out of Montana include Gary Cooper, Michelle Williams, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

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These celebs have been solid contributors to today's cinema.

Well, one man has been a fixture in Hollywood for decades and we learned he has passed away suddenly.

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David Lynch

Legendary director David Lynch was born in Missoula in 1946 and has been an icon in Hollywood for decades.

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David Lynch lived in Montana for several years before his parents moved due to their jobs.

Deadline reports David Lynch was recently suffering from emphysema and had to relocate due to the wildfires in Los Angeles. That's when he took a turn.

David Lynch was 78 when he passed.

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If you don't know who David Lynch was as a director, let us give you some details on his incredible career.

David Lynch's Accomplishments

David Lynch has directed some of the most thought-provoking films of the past forty years.

His films include Eraserhead, Dune, Mulholland Drive, and the iconic TV series Twin Peaks.

The man has been nominated several times for Academy Awards, and many top directors today say Lynch was an inspiration.

David Lynch was one of the most original directors in Hollywood.

Maybe check out one of his films tonight.

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