Morgan Spurlock, the filmmaker best known for his fast food industry takedown Super Size Me, has died. He was 53.

Spurlock’s death was confirmed by his family, who shared the following statement with Variety:

“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” shared Craig Spurlock, who collaborated with Morgan multiple times. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”

He passed away Thursday (May 23) due to complications from cancer.

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