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Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask,’ Passes Away Unexpectedly

Chuck Russell, renowned director of 'The Mask,' has unexpectedly passed away. Tributes pour in from Hollywood, including from Jim Carrey.

Editorial Desk

July 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, USA — Chuck Russell, the director best known for the 1994 film “The Mask,” has passed away unexpectedly. The news has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues — and friends.

Jim Carrey, who starred in “The Mask,” expressed his sorrow on social media. “The entire cast — and crew were touched and inspired by his playfulness,” Carrey said.

Russell’s career spanned several notable films, but “The Mask” remains his most celebrated work. The film, starring Carrey as the zany Stanley Ipkiss, became a cultural phenomenon and solidified Russell’s place in Hollywood history.

Further details regarding the cause of death haven’t been disclosed. The film industry continues to mourn the loss of a creative force whose work entertained millions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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