India, July 25 -- Chuck Russell, the filmmaker best known for iconic genre films such as The Mask, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, and The Blob, has died at the age of 74. Russell passed away at his home in the San Diego area on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

According to TMZ, local emergency services were called to the director's residence on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a medical emergency involving an unconscious male. His attorney has since confirmed the passing, though the official cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Media reports indicate that family members are travelling to California to seek further clarification.

Early in his career, he collaborated with Frank Darabont as an executive producer on Hel...