Chuck Russell, director of The Mask and The Blob, dies aged 74
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Director Chuck Russell, known for films such as The Mask, The Blob, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, died at age 74. He was found dead in his San Diego home on Wednesday. Russell helped launch the careers of actors like Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, and Dwayne Johnson. His 2002 film The Scorpion King marked Johnson's first leading role.
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Chuck Russell was found dead in his San Diego home on Wednesday.
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Loaded language removed<p>The film-maker, also behind A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, died on Wednesday in his San Diego home</p><p>Director Chuck Russell, who helped propel actors such as <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/jimcarrey">Jim Carrey</a>, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/camerondiaz">Cameron Diaz</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/dwayne-johnson">Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson</a> to the Hollywood A-list, was found dead in his San Diego, California, home on Wednesday.
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Chuck Russell was found dead in his San Diego home on Wednesday.
The GuardianRussell's 2002 film The Scorpion King featured Dwayne Johnson in his first leading role.
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