David Lynch and his estranged wife, Emily Lynch, hashed out a settlement in their divorce that covers custody and support amid the famed director’s serious health issues, In Touch can exclusively report.
According to court documents obtained by In Touch, David, 78, informed the court of the deal on Friday, December 20. David explained that he entered into a written agreement regarding their property and their marriage.
He said that the issues of child and spousal support, along with custody of their 11-year-old daughter, were resolved per the deal.
The agreement also covered the issue of who will cover the attorney fees racked up in the case. Emily filed for divorce from David — famous for the television show Twin Peaks — in December 2023.
She demanded sole legal and physical custody of their daughter.
Emily proposed that David be awarded visitation with the child. Emily asked the court to award her support and for David to cover her legal bills in the case.
David’s ex wasted no time with the divorce and had a process server serve David shortly after filing her petition in court.
David has been married four times, he was previously married to Peggy Lynch, Mary Sweeney and Mary Fisk.
Back in November, David spoke out about his lifelong battle with smoking. He revealed he was diagnosed with emphysema and had quit cigarettes.
David spoke to People about his decision to kick his habit and the damage it had done to his body.
“A big important part of my life was smoking,” David told the outlet. “I loved the smell of tobacco, the taste of tobacco. I loved lighting cigarettes. It was part of being a painter and a filmmaker for me.”
However, he added, “What you sow is what you reap.”
The director told the outlet that he needs oxygen for activity more “strenuous” than walking across a room. David said he wanted to warn current smokers to quit or they could face serious health problems.
“In the back of every smoker’s mind is the fact that it’s healthy, so you’re literally playing with fire,” he said. “It can bite you. I took a chance, and I got bit.”
“I really wanted to get this across: Think about it. You can quit these things that are going to end up killing you,” he said. “I owe it to them — and to myself — to say that.”
David said he started smoking at the age of 8. David said he tried to quit smoking numerous times over the years. He added, “But when it got tough, I’d have the first cigarette, and it was a one-way trip to heaven. Then you’re back smoking again.”
Even after being diagnosed with emphysema in 2020, David said it took him two more years to quit smoking.
He told the outlet, “I saw the writing on the wall. and it said, ‘You’re going to die in a week if you don’t stop.’”
David said, “I could hardly move without gasping for air. Quitting was my only choice.”
