David Lynch, the filmmaker behind the iconic Twin Peaks and Eraserhead, among many others, died at 78 on Jan. 15, just days before his 79th birthday on Monday.

Lynch’s family posted an announcement on Lynch’s Facebook page on Thursday, alongside a photo of him with a guitar. The statement read, “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.”

The post concluded, “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”

In August, Lynch disclosed that he had been diagnosed with emphysema – a chronic lung disease – as the result of years of smoking. He...