Morgan Spurlock, Director of 'Super Size Me,' Dies at 53
Independent filmmaker known for playfully critiquing consumerism and capitalism in documentaries
Spurlock ate dozens of Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets and drank gallons of soda for 'Super Size Me'
Morgan Spurlock, the independent filmmaker who playfully critiqued consumerism and capitalism in documentaries like "Super Size Me," has died at 53. Spurlock was the star and guinea pig in "Super Size Me," which showed the effects of eating McDonald's every day for a month. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to raise awareness about the dangers of fast food. In addition to "Super Size Me," Spurlock also directed the documentaries "Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?," "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," and "POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold." Spurlock was a veteran of CNN and FX, where he was the star and executive producer of the show "30 Days." He also hosted the podcast "The Sporkful." Spurlock's death was a shock to his family, friends, and fans. He was a talented filmmaker who used his work to challenge the status quo and make the world a better place. 
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