'Super Size Me' Director Morgan Spurlock Dies at 53

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Morgan Spurlock, the documentarian famous for his 2004 film "Super Size Me," died at 53 in New York City due to complications from cancer. Known for his confrontational style, Spurlock's film, which chronicled his month-long McDonald's diet, earned an Oscar nomination and sparked a temporary backlash against the fast-food industry.
- Morgan Spurlock, Documentarian Known for 'Super Size Me,' Dies at 53 The New York Times
- Morgan Spurlock, ‘Super Size Me’ Director, Dies at 53 Variety
- The Complicated Legacy of Morgan Spurlock's 'Super Size Me' Yahoo Entertainment
- Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker behind 'Super Size Me,' dies at 53 NBC News
- Morgan Spurlock Had a Complicated Legacy Newser
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