Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask’, Dies at 74; Cause of death undisclosed

Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask', died at 74 on July 22, 2026, at his San Diego home.

Cause of death has not been disclosed; emergency services responded to a medical emergency.

Russell directed iconic films including 'The Mask', 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors', and 'The Blob'.

He is survived by his wife Ania, three children, former wife Patti Rao, and sister Anne Jacob.