5 Surprising Facts About Morgan Spurlock : Honoring Their Incredible Journey

Spurlock’s family confirmed his death.

“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” says Craig Spurlock, who worked with his brother on several projects. “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.”

1.Eating McDonald's for a month 

Spurlock became well-known for his experiment "Super Size Me," in which he fasted for thirty days straight and only ate McDonald's cuisine. One other clause in the guidelines said that Spurlock could not decline the "super-size" choice if asked to do so at the time of purchase. In addition, the filmmaker engaged in less physical activity than the typical American. Spurlock stated at the conclusion of the experiment that he had gained twenty-five pounds, experienced liver problems, and suffered from despair.

2.Who was Morgan Spurlock's wife?

Sara Bernstein, Spurlock's third wife, was his spouse until recently. The two got married in 2016, and she is now a multi-award-winning filmmaker who is accomplished in her own right. She was Senior Vice President of HBO's renowned Television Documentary Division.

Bernstein has a long record of achievements that includes four Emmy Awards, one of which recognized her work as a producer on the much praised and critically acclaimed Scientology movie Going Clear. Although Kallen, Bernstein and Spurlock's son, was born in May 2016, they decided to formally divorce earlier this year.

3. Following his self-outing on #MeToo, Morgan Spurlock's career took a negative turn.

Documentarian Morgan Spurlock disclosed in a confessional post that he knew he was "part of the problem" and that a woman he slept with in college "believed she was raped" in December 2017, during the early weeks of the #MeToo movement. In a matter of days, Spurlock had left his production firm, Warrior Poets, his former partners had removed his follow-up documentary, "Supersize Me 2: Holy Chicken!" from Sundance, and YouTube had declared that it would not be releasing the movie.

4.What is Morgan Spurlock’s Net Worth?

American documentary filmmaker, humorist, political activist, and television producer Morgan Spurlock was believed to have a $5 million net worth.

At the time of his death, Morgan Spurlock had a net worth of $160,000. Spurlock had millions in the bank at the height of his career. Medical bills and court settlements significantly reduced his wealth.

5.The Hunt For Osama Bin Laden

The passion that Morgan Spurlock had for his work went beyond Super Size Me. He has directed more than 20 feature films and documentaries in his career, covering a wide range of topics from the search for Osama bin Laden to the inner workings of consumer marketing. His work was distinguished by its unafraid investigation of difficult subjects and dedication to revealing unsettling realities.