With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.

Kyle MacLachlan — an actor who frequently collaborated with David Lynch — shared a lengthy, heartfelt tribute to his friend on Instagram after the iconic filmmaker’s death at the age of 78 on Thursday.

Blue Velvet' (1986) and 'Twin Peaks' (1990)Kyle MacLachlan is remembering his dear friend David Lynch.Lynch, the four-time Oscar-nominated director that created Twin Peaks, died on Jan. 16 at age 78,