Morgan Spurlock, 'Super Size Me' Filmmaker, Dies at 53
By Clay Risen and Remy Tumin
May 25, 2024
Morgan Spurlock, a documentary filmmaker who gained fame with his 2004 film Super Size Me, has died. Spurlock died from complications of cancer on May 23, 2024, at the age of 53, according to Variety. The magazine said he died in New York City.
Spurlock's Super Size Me was a groundbreaking film that took a critical look at the fast food industry. In the film, Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald's food for 30 days, and he gained 25 pounds and developed a number of health problems. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to raise awareness of the dangers of eating too much fast food.
Spurlock went on to make a number of other films, including POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011), which explored the world of product placement, and Mansome (2012), which examined the rise of the metrosexual male. He also hosted the CNN series "Inside Man" from 2012 to 2017.
Spurlock was a vocal critic of consumerism and capitalism. He often used his films to expose the hidden dangers of products and services that are marketed to the public. He was also a strong advocate for independent filmmaking.
Spurlock's death is a great loss to the film world. He was a talented filmmaker who used his work to inform and entertain the public. He will be missed.
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