Legendary Roger Corman (98) dies
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Roger Corman—the iconic independent producer and director—died at his home in Santa Monica on May 9. He was 98. Known as the "king of B-movies," he was surrounded by family members at the time of his death. His family released a statement saying, "When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, 'I was a filmmaker, just that.'" He is survived by his producer wife Julie Corman, and daughters, Catherine and Mary. No cause of death was given.