Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday. — “He’s one of those filmmakers who was influential but impossible to imitate.

Oscar-winning director and Happy Days star Ron Howard paid tribute to Lynch on social media, writing: “#RIPDavidLynch, a gracious man and fearless artist who followed his heart & soul and proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”

David Lynch revolutionized cinema - and now, Hollywood is paying tribute to the legendary auteur, who died Thursday at the age of 78. Lynch made his feature debut in 1977 with "Eraserhead,” and his expansive career included features "Mulholland Drive,