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David Lynch Reveals Emphysema Diagnosis, But Vows to ‘Never Retire’


David Lynch revealed that he was diagnosed with emphysema after years of smoking and may never direct again because of the health risks.

In a new interview with Sight & Sound magazine (via The Independent), Lynch revealed that he was diagnosed with emphysema after years of smoking. Lynch’s last feature-length movie to date was 2006’s Inland Empire, while in 2017, he helmed the miniseries Twin Peaks: The Return. Lynch has also focused on music, dropping his latest album — Cellophane Memories with Chrystabell — just last week.

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