David Lynch's Dying Days: 'Twin Peaks' Director, 78, Admits He Can 'Barely Walk Across a Room' Amid Lung Disease Battle — As He Urges Smokers to Quit

David Lynch says he needs oxygen to walk after smoking from age 8

"I saw the writing on the wall, and it said, 'You're going to die in a week if you don't stop,'" says the director, who was diagnosed with emphysema in 2020.David Lynch has enjoyed smoking for nearly a lifetime, but his habit has caused some serious health issues.The Mulholland Drive filmmaker, who began smoking at age 8 and quit at 76, says he now needs supplemental oxygen for any physical activity beyond a walk across the room following his 20…

David Lynch's Dying Days: 'Twin Peaks' Director, 78, Admits He Can 'Barely Walk Across a Room' Amid Lung Disease Battle — As He Urges Smokers to Quit

Despite enjoying smoking, David Lynch realized the severity of his situation in 2020 and decided to quit with the help of meditation.

David Lynch's Sad Last Days: Actor Admits He 'Can Barely Walk' Amid Emphysema Battle

David Lynch admitted living with emphysema is like 'you’re walking around with a plastic bag around your head.'