Kyle MacLachlan pays tribute to David Lynch, his mentor and collaborator on Dune, Blue Velvet, and Twin Peaks, calling him "a dear friend" and artist.

Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie. He clearly saw something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision.

With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.