Ron Howard, Joe Russo, John Carpenter and More Pay Tribute to Roger Corman: “Profound Loss to Cinema”

Hollywood mourned the passing of Roger Corman, a pivotal figure in independent filmmaking, who died at age 98. Known as the "King of the B's," Corman was instrumental in the careers of many prominent directors and actors. His family remembered him as a kind and generous filmmaker who simply wanted to be remembered as such.

Prominent figures like Ron Howard, Joe Russo, and John Carpenter paid heartfelt tributes, acknowledging Corman's significant influence on their careers and the film industry. Howard credited Corman with giving him his first directing opportunity, while Russo and Carpenter praised his lasting impact on cinema and their personal lives.