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The film industry is mourning the loss of Roger Corman, the prolific independent filmmaker and king of B-movies, following his death on May 9 at the age of 98. With a sprawling collection of work as a director and producer, he worked with and influenced countless notable filmmakers, many of whom are now sharing their tributes and memories of working with and learning from Corman. âWhen I was 23 he gave me my 1st shot at directing. He launched many careers [and] quietly lead our industry in important ways,â Ron Howard shared on Twitter. Fellow horror director John Carpenter also remembered Cormanâs impact, writing, âIt was my privilege to know him⊠He shaped my childhood with science fiction movies and Edgar Allen Poe epics.â Below, find tributes to the legendary filmmaker from William Shatner, Joe Russo, Nancy Sinatra and more.