Morgan Spurlock Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘Super Size Me’ Director Was 53
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deadline.comOscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, director of the groundbreaking documentary Super Size Me, has died after a private battle with cancer.
He was 53. Spurlock “passed away peacefully in New York surrounded by family and friends” on Thursday, according to a family statement that noted the cause was complications of cancer.
Deadline understands he had been undergoing chemotherapy treatment earlier this year. “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” said Craig Spurlock, one of the filmmaker’s older brothers.
They collaborated on several documentary projects, including Morgan Spurlock Inside Man and 7 Deadly Sins. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity.
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