Obituary of Bruce Lee

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Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee (born November 27th, 1940 in San Francisco, California) was a Film Actor who was best known for being in various martial arts related movies including "Fist of Fury" in 1972. Bruce died on July 20, 1973 and his death was reportedly because of a cerebral edema. He died at age 32.

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Bruce Lee Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lee, Bruce
    • Common Name: Bruce Lee
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
    • Birth Date: November 27, 1940
    • Age: 32 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1941-1973
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

    Bruce's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lee Jun-fan
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Linda Lee Cadwell (married 17 August 1964-1973, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Brandon Lee (born February 01, 1965-died March 31, 1993)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Shannon Emery Lee (born April 19, 1969)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Personality American Born on November 27th Born in 1940 Born in California Died in 1973 Died at age 32 Died from Cerebral edema

Quotable Quotes:

"Absorb what is useful, Discard what is not, Add what is uniquely your own." (IMDB)

"Bruce Lee was a legendary martial artist and actor who lived an extraordinary life and left a lasting impact through his revolutionary teachings and unforgettable performances. (V)"

"Bruce Lee was a highly acclaimed martial artist and actor who rose to fame in the 1970s, but his promising career was cut short by unexpected circumstances. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-08 22:23:25
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