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Bruce Lee, R. I. P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death

The actor Bruce Lee passed away at age 32, this age of death has to be considered too young. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Bruce Lee and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Bruce Lee was a famous martial artist and action movie star. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential martial artists of all time. His notable film credits include Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon, The Big Boss and Fist of Fury. Born as Lee Jun Fan in San Francisco, California, Bruce Lee is the son of Grace Ho and Lee Hoi-chuen, a Cantonese opera star. His father was Han Chinese, and his mother was of half-Chinese and half-Caucasian descent. He grew up in Kowloon, Hong Kong, with his family until his late teens. In 1964, Bruce Lee married Linda Emery. They had a daughter, Shannon and son, Brandon Lee. He died of cerebral edema in Hong Kong at age 32.

How did Bruce Lee die?

Bruce Lee's death was caused by cerebral edema.

Bruce Lee’s death was officially ruled to be the result of cerebral oedema caused by hypersensitivity to Equagesic.

Information about the death of Bruce Lee
Cause of deathCerebral edema
Age of death32 years
ProfessionActor, Film Director, Film Producer, Martial Artist, Martial Arts Instructor, Philosopher, Screenwriter
BirthdayNovember 27, 1940
Death dateJuly 20, 1973
Place of deathKowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Place of burialLake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington, United States

Quotes by Bruce Lee

"Obey the principles without being bound by them."

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"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of."

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"Take no thought of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against."

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"Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind."

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"The possession of anything begins in the mind."

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