- The Oscar-nominated filmmaker passed in New York on Thursday from cancer
- It comes nearly 20 years since Spurlock ate only at McDonald’s for a month
Morgan Spurlock, the star of the 2004 Super Size Me documentary, has died at the age of 53 from cancer.
‘Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity,’ his brother, Craig Spurlock, said in a statement to ABC News.
‘The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man.’
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker passed in New York on Thursday after a private battle with cancer.
His death comes nearly 20 years since Spurlock ate only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet.
‘Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity,’ his brother, Craig Spurlock, said in a statement to ABC News
Spurlock ate at the fast-food chain three times a day for 30 days – and did not allow himself to refuse the ‘super-size’ option if prompted.
His physical and mental health rapidly declined, and he gained 24.5 pounds by the end of the experiment.
The film was critically acclaimed and grossed $22million at the global box office, as reported by Variety.
Following the film’s release, McDonald’s discontinued its ‘super-size’ option.
Spurlock also directed One Direction documentary/concert film One Direction: This Is Us
Spurlock ate at the fast-food chain three times a day for 30 days – and did not allow himself to refuse the ‘super-size’ option if prompted
In 2008, he released his second documentary feature, Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?, a movie about the war on terrorism.
His other notable credits include The Greatest Movie Ever Sold and 30 Days.
Spurlock also directed the 2013 One Direction documentary/concert film One Direction: This Is Us.
The West Virginia native produced nearly 70 documentaries through his production company Warrior Poet.
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