Chuck Russell, the director known for films including *The Mask*, dies at age 74, according to multiple reports. The Independent and India Today both note that Jim Carrey—who starred in *The Mask*—publicly pays tribute to Russell following his death. In the tribute referenced by The Independent, Carrey says the cast and crew were “touched and inspired” by Russell’s playfulness, describing it as a defining part of how he worked with others on the film. The reports characterize Russell’s death as unexpected. Across the coverage, there is a consistent focus on Russell’s impact on the production and on the personal respect he earned from collaborators, particularly Carrey and those connected with *The Mask*. No additional official cause of death is provided in the excerpts shared here. The news outlets present the story primarily through the confirmation of Russell’s passing and the immediate response from Carrey and other figures associated with the film.