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Bruce Lee: How Did He Really Die? It’s a question that people have been asking since the death of the martial arts icon. What happened to Bruce Lee? He was just becoming famous in the United States when he died unexpectedly on July 20, 1973 at the age of 32. He was in great physical shape due to his long time involvement in martial arts. So how did this man in great shape die at the age of 32? His death led to many conspiracy theories a family curse, being killed by a Chinese gang, and/or being killed by his mistress. All of these would make a great Hollywood movie, but let’s consider what probably happened, a brain edema. Lee Jun-fan (Bruce Lee) was born to Lee Hoi-chuen and Grace Ho on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco, California. …show more content…

What happened to Bruce Lee? He was just becoming famous in the United States when he died unexpectedly on July 20, 1973 at the age of 32. He was in great physical shape due to his long time involvement in martial arts. So how did this man in great shape die at the age of 32? His death led to many conspiracy theories a family curse, being killed by a Chinese gang, and/or being killed by his mistress. All of these would make a great Hollywood movie, but let’s consider what probably happened, a brain …show more content…

There is significant evidence to disprove most if not all of some of the most popular theories. First, his death was the result of him refusing to pay the Chinese Triad protection money so he was murdered. Bruce wa loved by all in his homeland of China and was considered and icon and a national hero. He was poisioned by Betty Ting Pai as requested by the Chinese Secret Society for unknown reasons. Yes, he was found in Betty’s home but he was there for business reasons and there were others there. Some also stated he was murdered by a prostitute or his mistress. Yes he was found in the home of a woman, yes it was Betty Ting Pai, however, he was there for business reasons. They were discussing and upcoming movie The tragic death of this admired martial arts movie icon will probably be discussed for many years to come. I feel that most of the story about “what happened” is made up for the sake of Hollywood. Hollywood is in the business of making a good story. What’s better than coming up with a good, juicy story about a young star on the rise? Bruce Lee left a legacy for future martial artists to come. “Lee’s legacy helped pave the way for broader depictions of Asian Americans in cinema dn created a whole new breed of action her--a mold filled with varying degrees of success by actors like Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, and Jackie Chan.” A lot of people had an opinion but the

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