David Lynch's work was a big part of my undergraduate days but I continued to watch and listen to his work during the years since. His passing has hit me more than the others who I don't personally know.

Yesterday I successfully defended my PhD thesis 'Hauntological Videogame Form: Nostalgia and a "High Technology" Medium'. Only have a couple of corrections to make.
The examiners really got behind my concept of hauntological form, recognising its impact for videogames, but also its validity for other mediums as well.
It might have taken a while, but the end result definitely made it worthwhile.