Morgan Spurlock, ‘Super Size Me’ Documentary Director, Dead at 53

Morgan Spurlock, the Oscar-nominated director who starred in the documentary Super Size Me, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 53.

The filmmaker’s family said in a statement that he “passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends” on Thursday, according to The Guardian. The statement said his death was caused by complications related to cancer.

Spurlock had been receiving chemotherapy earlier this year, Deadline reports. “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” his brother and documentary collaborator, Craig Spurlock, said. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”

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