David Lynch says he began smoking at age 8, now needs supplemental oxygen for most activities
Acclaimed director David Lynch started smoking at age 8 and now relies on supplemental oxygen for anything more strenuous than a walk across a room, he said in an interview with People, warning people of the dangers of smoking.
Acclaimed director David Lynch started smoking at age 8 and now relies on supplemental oxygen for anything more strenuous than a walk across a room, he said in an interview with People, warning people of the dangers of smoking.
Lynch revealed in August that he suffers from emphysema, a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath. He also said he had officially quit smoking two years earlier.
"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," he wrote on X. "Recently I had many tests and the good news is that I am in excellent shape except for emphysema."
He added that he is "filled with happiness" and will "never retire."
Lynch, 78, an Academy Award nominee and Palme d'Or winner, showcased his love for smoking in much of his work. From 1986's modern classic "Blue Velvet" to his iconic ’90s TV series "Twin Peaks," smoking was interwoven throughout Lynch's filmography.
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