David Lynch has been diagnosed with chronic lung disease

David Lynch, the prominent American director, announced that he has been diagnosed with a chronic lung disease. In an interview with the British magazine 'Sight and Sound', Mr. Lynch stated that doctors have informed him that his lungs are affected by emphysema, which is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This condition has occurred due to 'years of smoking' and has damaged the air sacs in his lungs. These damages lead to respiratory problems, including shortness of breath, chronic cough, and frequent chest infections. The 78-year-old director added that despite this diagnosis, he is still in 'great shape' and declared that he 'will never retire'. Lynch also mentioned that this illness has limited his mobility and that he will now only be able to direct films remotely. In a message recently posted on the social media platform X, Mr. Lynch wrote that this illness is 'the price I have to pay for years of smoking'. He also announced that he quit smoking two years ago. Lynch further stated that despite his illness, he is 'full of joy' and thanked his fans for their concerns. David Lynch has directed ten feature films and has been nominated for an Oscar for four films, including 'Mulholland Drive' and 'Blue Velvet'. In a 2003 poll of film critics worldwide conducted by The Guardian, he was voted 'the greatest living filmmaker in the world'. David Lynch is also famous for creating the groundbreaking series 'Twin Peaks'. The third season of this series, which aired in 2017, is his latest project. The emphysema that has confined this American director is primarily caused by smoking, air pollution, and exposure to dust and industrial chemicals. The World Health Organization has predicted that emphysema will become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030.