Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ — dies unexpectedly at 74
Entertainment Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ — dies unexpectedly at 74 By Brian Gallagher Published July 24, 2026, 7:29 p.m. Add The California Post on Google The Hollywood filmmaking community is in mourning, with the sudden loss of director Chuck Russell, who died on Wednesday at 74. The filmmaker died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ, which also reported that the local fire department responded to a call at his address.
- ▪Entertainment Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ — dies unexpectedly at 74 By Brian Gallagher Published July 24, 2026, 7:29 p.m.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google The Hollywood filmmaking community is in mourning, with the sudden loss of director Chuck Russell, who died on Wednesday at 74.
- ▪The filmmaker died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ, which also reported that the local fire department responded to a call at his address.
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- ▪ Chuck Russell, director of The Mask and The Blob, dies aged 74 — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Chuck Russell, Director Of Jim Carrey’s ‘The Mask,’ Dies At 74 — Forbes — Business
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