Oscar-Nominated 'Super Size Me' Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock Dies at 53 from Cancer

May 24, 2024, 03:29 PM

Morgan Spurlock, the Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker best known for his 2004 film 'Super Size Me,' has died at the age of 53 from complications of cancer. Spurlock passed away on May 23, 2024, in New York, surrounded by family and friends, according to a statement from his family. 'Super Size Me' documented Spurlock's month-long experiment of eating only McDonald's food, highlighting the health risks associated with fast food consumption. The film garnered significant attention and led to changes in the fast food industry, including McDonald's discontinuation of its 'super size' option. Spurlock's work extended beyond 'Super Size Me,' with other notable documentaries such as 'The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.' His contributions to documentary filmmaking and his critique of consumerism and capitalism have left a lasting impact.