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>>> Documentary filmmaker morgan spurlock has died following complications with cancer. The director was best known for his mcdonald's film supersize me. Ctv's kamil karamali has more. >> Double quarter pounder with cheese meal. >> Reporter: putting his body and his health on the line became a part of morgan spurlock's legacy. >> I think I have to supersize. >> Reporter: known for his oscar nominated megahit supersize me, the documentary filmmaker ate nothing but mcdonald's for an entire month. >> You're going to die. >> I want more. More. More. More. >> Reporter: despite his deteriorating condition. >> I think that people don't realize that just these types of diets can be very dangerous. >> Reporter: the movie took a bite out of the fast-food industry raising awareness of america's obesity. McDONALD'S discontinued their supersize menu and included healthier options. >> Because of him it changed from supersize from a bargain to an epidemic in the pop culture imagination. >> Reporter: spurlock used the film's successes as a springboard. >> Osama. >> Reporter: releasing where in the world is osama bin laden. >> I want to do films that don't polarize people but make things that are for everybody. >> Reporter: directing a film for boy band one direction and hosting his own show on cnn. Spurlock stepped down from his production company in 2017 after admitting to sexual misconduct. The west virginia native died from complications due to cancer at the age of 53. His brother saying 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. >> Became an actor in his own documentary. Paved the way for reality television. Even the way he changed entertainment and how we consume it was a huge impact. >> Reporter: most will remember him for a film that showed his hunger to the world, what followed was continuing to make films that everyone had an appetite for. Kamil karamali, ctv news, toronto. >> Heather: still ahead, looking to fly? This is not your average scene at altitude. [ ] the luxury airline offering owners and their pets a howling good time. [ ] >> I'm taylor brock. Next on your local news. A grade 12 english exam suspended a province-wide exam needed to graduate high school won't be a new password on a new day on ctv Announcer: For over 100 yearsJamieson has been here for you,putting quality And we're here for 100 more. Canada's favourite pizza delivers again with a new mouth-watering stuffed cheesy bread only from Domino's. Introducing Philly Cheese Steak, one of five delicious varieties. Just $8.99 eachwhen you mix and match with another pizza, side or more cheesy bread. Domino's. Pizza over everything. We know you care. But if this is all too real for you and your loved ones. Make the call. Because we care too. Home Instead. To us, it's personal. Across Canada, parents face... Natural Negotiators. He's got more no's in him than you have minutes in a day. She can go limp faster than overcooked spaghetti. ( ) She can turn five more minutes into two whole hours. But with Maple Leaf Natural Top Dogs there's nothing to negotiate. Except wanting more. ( ) I'd do anything Welcome to the new PetSmart Treats rewardsTM. Ready go Collect points with every purchase. And save big on their favourite services. Anything for you PetSmart. Anything for Pets. ( ) That's a dq Chicken Strip Basket! Oh look at those tasty dq chicken strips. And fries! Plus all the dips! Oh let's order one, right now! Dq. Happy Tastes Good. The experts at Jamieson are herefor your health and wellness. Our Essentials lineup has products that support immune function, gut health, heart health, and the maintenance of good health. Jamieson is herefor your health. . Messi magic once again Oh Canada!! their time has come The stage is set And it is spectacular!! >> Heather: a top official from the professional women's

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