Morgan Spurlock who ate McDonalds every day for a month for Super Size Me documentary dies at age 53 [Video]

FILMMAKER Morgan Spurlock, the mastermind behind the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, has died at age 53.

Spurlock died in Upstate New York on Thursday from complications of cancer, his family announced on Friday.

Morgan Spurlock died on Thursday from complications of cancerCredit: Getty

Morgan Spurlock rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of his documentary Super Size MeCredit: Getty

In Super Size Me, Spurlock ate McDonald’s for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30 daysCredit: Alamy

“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother, Morgan,” the filmmaker’s brother, 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.”

A West Virginia native, Morgan Spurlock rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of his documentary Super Size Me, which he starred in.

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