Jim Cantalupo, chief executive and chairman of fast-food chain McDonald's, has died of an apparent heart attack.

The company said that 60-year-old Mr Cantalupo had been attending a meeting of franchise owners in Orlando, Florida when he was taken ill.

In a statement, McDonald's said Mr Cantalupo was "a brilliant man, who brought tremendous leadership, energy and passion to his job".

"He made an indelible mark on McDonald's system," it added.

Healthier options

The company has been undergoing a restructuring as it tries to revive sales amid criticism that its food is too high in fats, sugars and salt.

The worries are that perhaps there may not be a strong number two

Demand also was hit by mad-cow disease, which put many consumers off eating meat.

Under Mr Cantalupo's leadership McDonald's recently revised its menu, offering healthier options such as salads and fresh fruit.

It's not just the fat/sugar/salt - it's all the MSG they put in their meat.
Once, I used to live off the stuff - now I can't even stomach the smell.

MMMMMmmmmm fast food be good

Well... if im hungry and need something to eat or ill starve... then ill get one but its usually once every 2 weeks or so, not 2 bad really.