Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese are among Hollywood figures mourning Roger Corman after the late producer-director's death at 98 on May 9. 'In essence, he taught me how to actually make movies,' said Scorsese.

John Carpenter, the acclaimed horror director, wrote that Corman was “one of the most influential movie directors in my life.” He added that “It was my privilege to know him. He was a great friend. He shaped my childhood with science fiction movies and Edgar Allen Poe epics. I’ll miss you, Roger.”

Director Ron Howard paid tribute to Roger Corman for mentoring a generation of filmmakers and giving opportunities to women in film.