The "Blue Velvet" star and former romantic partner of the visionary director posted a sweet photo of the pair on social media.

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to David Lynch — whose death was announced yesterday — with a post on Instagram. Rossellini shared an image of the pair embracing. The caption read: “I loved him so much. Thanks for all your kind messages.”

Isabella Rossellini has paid tribute to her former partner and collaborator, David Lynch, following his passing at 78. She shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating, 'I loved him so much'.

Beloved filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, and when his family broke the news the next day, Hollywood’s grief mourned the loss of the great director, including the stars of his many films. Isabella Rossellini,

Isabella Rossellini has broken her silence on the death of her frequent collaborator and ex-boyfriend David Lynch. The actress's role in Lynch's 1986 film Blue Velvet helped her career skyrocket, and the two dated for approximately five years after the fact, breaking up not long after she was featured in his 1990 film Wild at Heart.

Isabella Rossellini, who had her breakout role in David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" and went on to date the man for five years, paid tribute to the late director following his death. "I loved him so much. Thanks for all your kind messages,

Isabella Rossellini, who rose to prominence through her role in David Lynch's film 'Blue Velvet', posted a nostalgic photo of the two on Instagram

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.