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 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.”

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