Twin Peaksstar Madchen Amick pays tribute to mentor David Lynch

Former “Twin Peaks” star Madchen Amick has paid tribute to David Lynch following the legendary filmmaker’s death at age 78.“It’s hard for me to find the words to express the loss of, yes, a masterful genius but more importantly, a simply wonderful guy,” Amick, 54, wrote via Instagram.“David Lynch was my mentor.How lucky was I? He was also my dear friend.

Always there for a random check-in or life-changing advice.”The “Riverdale” actress added, “He was my north star.He watched me grow up.

He watched me become a mother.He cheered me on when I stepped into the director’s chair.

I will hold those long conversations we had in his home on the hill very close to my heart.We laughed.

We cried.We stayed inspired.

I will miss you David.And I’ll see you on the other side.”She signed the message, “Your Madgekin.”In 2020, Amick —  who is best known for playing waitress Shelly Johnson on “Twin Peaks” — made her directorial debut on a Season 4 episode of “Riverdale.” She also co-starred in that show as Alice Cooper, Betty’s (Lilli Reinhart) mom.“David [Lynch] actually sent me a really sweet email the night before my first day of directing.

He said, ‘Just keep your eye on the doughnut, not the hole,'” she recalled to the Post at the time.“I had his message printed out on my monitor every day to remind me to stay focused and get what I want and have fun with it.”Aside from “Twin Peaks,” Lynch was best known for writing and directing “Blue Velvet,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Wild at Heart” and “Lost Highway.” He also got a Best Director Oscar nomination for 1980’s “The Elephant Man.” His family revealed his passing via social media on Thursday.“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,” the statement read.“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us.But, as he ...