Los Angeles, July 25 -- Filmmaker Chuck Russell, best known for directing 'The Mask', 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' and 'The Blob', has died at the age of 74, according to E News.

Russell died on July 22, his wife, actress Ania Zeyne, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

"He was such a wonderful guy. He meant everything to me," Zeyne said.

The cause of death has not been disclosed.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Russell, born Charles Raymond Russell, was found unresponsive at his home in San Diego by Zeyne.

TMZ confirmed that fire department personnel responded to a medical emergency involving an unconscious male at Russell's residence July 23 but were unable to revive him.

Over a career spanning several decade...