Andy Cohen faces backlash for breaking news of David Lynch's death during 'Severance' cast interview

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Andy Cohen sparked backlash after breaking the news of David Lynch's death during a live interview with the cast of 'Severance'.

While interviewing the cast of Dan Erikson’s sci-fi television drama on SiriusXM's 'Radio Andy', he said, "My producer just gave me the very sad news that the great David Lynch passed away today. I’m wondering if any of you worked with him or have any memories with him?" as per The Independent. 

Patricia Arquette expressed her shock over David Lynch's death during live interview 

On hearing the news, Patricia Arquette, who worked in the late director’s 1997 cult classic 'Lost Highway' and plays Harmony Cobel in 'Severance', responded, "I was feeling like I needed to see David. David was really incredible. There’s nobody like him."

Executive producer and director of 'Severance' Ben Stiller added, "I actually used to live across the street from him in Los Angeles. Very kind guy, from the times that I used to see him and, like, going trick-or-treating by his house."

Internet says Andy Cohen breaking the news of David Lynch's death in front of Patricia Arquette was 'inappropriate'

But people online were not happy with how Andy Cohen broke the news of David Lynch's death.

One wrote, "Wild that he would ask that when he clearly knew Patricia Arquette worked with David Lynch. I can’t believe he said that in the middle of whatever that was for shock effect in his show. David Lynch deserve better than his death being used as a podcast fuel."

Another said, "I have a strong feeling Andy has never seen a David Lynch film," while a person declared, "I don’t like him at all. Love Patricia though."

"I hope Andy never break news to anyone ever again!!" an individual expressed. 

"Insanely inappropriate. To break that news to someone who knew and loved him in a public interview. Disgusting frankly. So dehumanizing. S**ts awkward and weird. Whatever the production team was trying to accomplish doing this, it didn’t work," a comment read.  

"I don’t understand why interviewers do this. So insensitive," one more wrote, while another person added, "What poor taste. Not the way to share news like that."

David Lynch died at 78 after battling emphysema

David Lynch died on Wednesday, January 15, at the age of 78 after battling emphysema, a chronic lung disease. The tragic news was shared by his family in a Facebook post on Thursday.

It 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.’ It's a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way," the statement added.

Fans pay tribute to 'creative genius' David Lynch

Fans and followers of the acclaimed filmmaker took to the comments section of the Facebook post to pay tribute and share their condolences.

A Facebook user wrote, "Blue velvet is my favorite film of all time. His genius will be missed! So sorry!" Another said, "We knew this day would come which is why we wished the night would never end... but now there is that beautiful sunshine🌞 RIP David…"

"Sincere condolences🙏😞 He inspired and influenced generations of artists... He truly was one of a kind and he will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.💜," another comment read.

"RIP David Lynch. Knowing a true original creative genius lived during our time is simply amazing. Thank you for all the imagery, originality, true genius and incredible and countless moments, images and sounds. The Owls will never be what they seem!" one more wrote, 

"Icon hardly seems like enough to encapsulate David Lynch. Thank you for all the light he brought into this world, always marching to the beat of his own drum, giving hope to all of us who dare to be different. He will be greatly missed," another person expressed.  

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