Morgan Spurlock

Morgan Valentine Spurlock (November 7, 1970 – May 23, 2024) was an American documentary filmmaker, humorist, television producer, screenwriter and political activist. He was best known for the directing and starring in the documentary Super Size Me (2004).

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Spurlock at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival world premiere of Mansome
Born
Morgan Valentine Spurlock

(1970-11-07)November 7, 1970
DiedMay 23, 2024(2024-05-23) (aged 53)
New York, U.S.
Cause of deathProblems caused by cancer
Alma materNew York University
OccupationFilm director, television producer, screenwriter, playwright
Years active1994–2019
Spouse(s)
Priscilla Sommer
(m. 1996; div. 2003)
Alex Jamieson
(m. 2006; div. 2011)
[1]
Sara Bernstein
(m. 2016; div. 2024)
[2]
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The movie earned him an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature nomination. He also directed Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden? (2008), The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! (2010), POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011), Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011) and One Direction: This Is Us (2013).

Spurlock was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He grew up in Beckley, West Virginia. He was married three times and had two sons. He was an agnostic.[3]

Spurlock died from problems caused by cancer on May 23, 2024 in New York state, aged 53.[4][5]

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References

  1. Alexandra Jamieson (December 21, 2011). "Learning From Divorce About Detox". Delicious Vitality. Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  2. McArdle, Tommy (May 24, 2024). "Morgan Spurlock Finalized Divorce with Wife Shortly Before His Death amid Private Cancer Battle". People. https://people.com/morgan-spurlock-finalized-divorce-wife-before-death-8653892#:~:text=Spurlock%20shared%20son%20Kallen%2C%208,them%20prior%20to%20his%20death.. Retrieved 25 May 2024. 
  3. Logan, Michael (April 11, 2014). "Morgan Spurlock is CNN's Inside Man, Tracking Kardashians, UFOs and More". TV Guide. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
  4. Morfoot, Addie (24 May 2024). "Morgan Spurlock, 'Super Size Me' Director, Dies at 53". Variety.
  5. Risen, Clay; Tumin, Remy (May 24, 2024). Morgan Spurlock, Documentarian Known for ‘Super Size Me,’ Dies at 53. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/arts/morgan-spurlock-dead-super-size-me.html. Retrieved May 24, 2024. 

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