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A television documentary will be investigating the death of icon Bruce Lee premieres today on Wednesday, featuring Hollywood actor Lawrence Fishburne premieres 20th July at 9 PM on HISTORY TV18
The 49th Death Anniversary of his death will see an in-depth investigation, hosted and narrated by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Laurence Fishburne, into the tragedy that unfolded on that fateful day in ‘The Death Of Bruce Lee’ on Wednesday, 20th July at 9 PM on HistoryTV18.
On the fateful evening of his death, Lee (pictured) complained of a headache, took a painkiller, went for a nap, and never woke up. Several conspiracy theories surrounded his sudden demise, shocking and capturing the attention of the world.
Bruce’s brother, Robert Lee, was discontent with the official cause of his death – which cited a fatal reaction to aspirin.
Bruce Lee was the founder of Jeet Kune Do- a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that is often credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts (MMA).
Lee was the most influential martial artist of all time, and a pop culture icon of the 20th century.
He became an iconic figure known throughout the world, particularly among the Chinese, based upon his portrayal of Chinese nationalism in his film
The sudden death of the 32-year-old actor — in the prime of his life and career — sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and beyond.
What happened: After complaining of a headache, Lee took pain medication, fell into a coma and never regained consciousness, per history.com.
A coroner’s jury later ruled Lee’s death accidental due to brain edema — internal swelling caused by excessive fluid, per wire reports.
He studied philosophy student at the University of Washington and later opening a kung fu studio in Seattle’s Chinatown/International District, per a recent exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum.
State of play: Lee is buried in Lakeview Cemetery on Capitol Hill, next to his son, action movie star Brandon Lee, who was killed accidentally in 1993 on the set of the movie, “The Crow.”
Bruce’s art was anchored in philosophical ideals and did not follow long held martial traditions. Instead it had at its core the ideas of simplicity, directness and personal freedom