Beloved director and filmmaker David Lynch has died at the age of 78, and Hollywood is mourning one of its most visionary artists.

Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.

It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the director's family said in a statement. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us.

Billy Corgan, Scott Ian and more have provided their recollections of working with Lynch, while others have praised his influential works.

Lynch was a onetime artist who broke through in the 1970s with the surreal “Eraserhead” and rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and peers in the following decades.