One of his trademark gestures was giving each of them a personalized nickname.

I will love you and miss you for the rest of my life, Dern concluded.

Dern and Lynch first collaborated for 1986sBlue Velvet, when the actress was around 19 years old.

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Excited, she asked UCLA administrators for a leave of absence, but her request was denied.

Youll be out, UCLA told the actress.

Putting her future in Lynchs hands,Dernwent ahead and participated in the movie regardless.

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The pairs path diverged for more than ten years, reuniting once again to create 2006sInland Empire.

That time around, the actress played multiple roles, allowing her to fully showcase her versatility.

By that point, his emphysema had advanced to the point where he was unable to continue his work.

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