Morgan Spurlock Super Size Me Director Dies at 53
Filmmaker rose to fame after 2004 documentary Super Size Me
By CNN Staff
Updated: May 24, 2024 12:49 PM EDT
Morgan Spurlock, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker best known for his 2004 film "Super Size Me," has died at the age of 53, according to multiple reports.
"Super Size Me" saw Spurlock eat nothing but McDonald's food for 30 days in an attempt to expose the negative effects of fast food on his health. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2005.
Spurlock went on to direct other documentaries, including "Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?" (2008), "POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold" (2011), and "Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!" (2017).
The cause of Spurlock's death is not yet known.
Spurlock's death is a major loss to the world of filmmaking and public health activism. His work has had a profound impact on the way we think about food and its impact on our society.
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