Roger Corman dead: The Little Shop Of Horrors director dies aged 98 as daughter pays tribute to ‘generous’ filmmaker

THE Oscar-winning film director Roger Corman has died at the age of 98, as his daughter pay tribute.Roger was an influential figure in independent cinema and directed the 1960 classic The Little Shop of Horrors.GettyRoger Corman died on May 9, surrounded by family at home in Santa Monica[/caption]Roger behind the camera in 1983Kobal Collection - ShutterstockHe died at his home in Santa Monica, California, earlier this week on May 9.His daughter Catherine Corman said in a statement: “He was