Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock has died at just 53 years old. The director and star of the megahit 2004 documentary Super Size Me passed away on Thursday in New York following complications from a battle with cancer.
His brother Craig shared the difficult news on Friday, saying via People: Morgan leaves behind two sons, Laken and Kallen, whom he shared with ex-wives Alexandra Jamieson and Sara Bernstein, per the statement.
He is also mourned by his parents, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Related: TikToker Vows To Only Eat McDonald’s For 100 Days To Shed Weight Most people will remember Morgan from his Super Size Me film, which saw him only eat meals at McDonald’s for a month while taking a closer look at the fast food industry.
It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. He later followed up with the sequel Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!, plus films Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden and The Greatest Movie Ever Sold and a couple TV shows.
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