• David Lynch's passing
  • A tumultuous private life
  • Who are his wives and children?

On January 16, 2025, the family of director David Lynch (†78) announced on Facebook that the Hollywood icon had passed away. "It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch," the post read. But who was his family? Here’s a look at David Lynch's (ex-)wives and children.

Several wives and children: David Lynch's private life

Filmmaker David Lynch had a complex private life. He was married to his first wife, Peggy Sweeney (77), until 1974, and they had a daughter, Jennifer (55). His second wife, Mary Fisk, gave him a son, Austin (41), and they were together until 1987. Despite two failed marriages, Lynch tried again in love.

From 1986 to 1990, Lynch was in a relationship with actress Isabella Rossellini (72), though they were never married. In 1991, he began a relationship with his third wife, Mary Sweeney (72), marrying her in 2006. However, just one month after their wedding, Lynch filed for divorce. This marriage produced their son, Riley (32), who now works as a musician.

In 2009, David Lynch married his last wife, Emily Stofle (46). In 2012, she gave birth to Lynch’s second daughter, Lula Boginia (12). However, at the end of 2023, the couple separated after 14 years of marriage. Despite the failed marriages, David Lynch’s children are now facing the difficult task of processing the painful loss of their father.

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