David Lynch Reveals Battle with Emphysema

David Lynch, the 78-year-old director known for 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' has opened up about his battle with emphysema, a condition he developed after decades of smoking, which he started at age eight. He revealed that he now requires supplemental oxygen for most daily activities and can 'hardly walk across a room,' likening it to 'walking around with a plastic bag around your head.' Despite quitting smoking in 2022 after realizing the severity of his condition, Lynch does not regret his smoking habit, stating it was a significant part of his identity as an artist. He hopes his experience will encourage others to quit smoking, stressing that 'you can quit these things that are going to end up killing you.' While acknowledging the 'big price to pay' for his addiction, Lynch remains optimistic about his health and expresses a desire to continue directing, albeit possibly from a distance due to his vulnerability to respiratory illnesses. His candid reflections serve as both a warning and a testament to his enduring love for tobacco, despite its consequences.