EXCLUSIVE: The star of David Lynch ‘s Palme d’Or winning 1990 road trip bender, Wild at Heart, Nicolas Cage tells us that the late filmmaker who died today, “was a singular genius in cinema, one of the greatest artists of this or any time.”

H ollywood lost a true legend today, as it was announced that David Lynch had died at the age of 78. The experimental and incredibly creative filmmaker was deeply beloved, and his

David Lynch, who died Thursday at age 78, was remembered by his many collaborators, as well as those he inspired, such as "Donnie Darko" director Richard Kelly.

Beloved filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, and when his family broke the news the next day, Hollywood’s grief mourned the loss of the great director, including the stars of his many films. Isabella Rossellini,

Wild At Heart actor Nicolas Cage has paid tribute to "singular genius" film director David Lynch, after his death aged 78.

David Lynch, known for masterpieces including Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, died at the age of 78, with actors such as Nicholas Cage leading the tributes. The director's death was confirmed in a statement on his official Facebook page.