Morgan Spurlock Dead: 'Super Size Me' Documentary Filmmaker Was 53

Oscar-nominated filmmaker and 'Super Size Me' director Morgan Spurlock has died at 53

The filmmaker's cause of death has not been disclosed.

Morgan Spurlock, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker best known for his 2004 documentary "Super Size Me," has died at the age of 53, his publicist told CNN on Friday.

Spurlock's cause of death has not been disclosed.

"Super Size Me" followed Spurlock as he ate nothing but McDonald's for 30 days, gaining 25 pounds and experiencing a number of health problems.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $20 million worldwide and sparking a national debate about the health effects of fast food.

Spurlock went on to direct a number of other documentaries, including "Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?" (2008), "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold" (2011), and "Mansome" (2012).

He also hosted the CNN series "Morgan Spurlock Inside Man" from 2011 to 2014.

Spurlock is survived by his wife and three children.