He expanded the cinematic potential of television and influenced a generation of showrunners, including “Sopranos” creator David Chase.

Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost is paying tribute to his friend and longtime collaborator David Lynch, whose death was announced today. He was 78.

David Lynch, the writer-filmmaker whose works include Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, has died aged 78. Lynch's death was announced on his Facebook page by his family. "There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us," the post said.