This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Two months earlier he had suffered a seizure and severe headache while dubbing a soundtrack. In the movie, he is also depicted as battling a demon that appears in his dreams, but this has no factual basis. Actually, he had been dead for many months prior to the announcement of his death – killed by Chinese Triads because he refused to pay them protection money. Did he really keel over and die from a headache pill? During one of the film's dubbing sessions on May 10, 1973, Lee collapsed suddenly, to the shock of his team. He was rushed to Hong Kong Baptist Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with cerebral edema, a condition when fluid builds up around the brain. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He was rushed to hospital and the doctors diagnosed swelling of the brain. It implies that a family curse haunted the Lee family, and that he was given the American name Bruce to help rid him of the evil. That night, Lee had visited the apartment of Betty Ting Pei, a Taiwanese actress who later admitted that she had an intimate relationship with Lee. To avoid a scandal, producer Raymond Chow told the Hong Kong press that Bruce died at home with his wife, Linda. Later that year, on July 20, 1973, Lee was in Hong Kong meeting producer Raymond Chow to discuss the making of a new film. Other details of Lee's life have also been dramatised, such as a suggestion that Lee grew up in poverty. In the movie, he is also depicted as battling a demon that appears in his dreams, but this has no factual basis. 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However, a British forensic expert confirmed that Bruce had indeed died from an allergic reaction to the aspirin. How did Bruce Lee die? We will let you draw your own conclusions as to how Bruce Lee died. So, the mysterious death of the martial arts legend at the tender age of 32 has invited a never-ending string of conspiracies and rumours. When this was found to be false, the Chinese media exploded with rumours and conspiracies surrounding Lee's death. This was confirmed by a forensic scientist working for the London police at Scotland Yard. In fact, Bruce was the name suggested to Lee's mother at the time of his birth. To avoid a scandal, producer Raymond Chow told the Hong Kong press that Bruce died at home with his wife, Linda. The conspiracy theories as to how Bruce Lee died then started coming thick and fast. He was rushed to Hong Kong Baptist Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with cerebral edema, a condition when fluid builds up around the brain. In fact, his family was wealthy. His friend, Taiwanese actress Betty Ting Pai poisoned him on behalf of a Chinese Tong secret society – reason unclear. How Did Bruce Lee Die: Accident Or Murder? For other inquiries Contact Us. BRUCE Lee, nicknamed "The Dragon", seemed like the epitome of fitness and health to his fans across the globe. Rumours about cannabis present in Lee's system as a course of death began to develop. It implies that a family curse haunted the Lee family, and that he was given the American name Bruce to help rid him of the evil. Here are the five most bizarre: Theory 1. Theory 2 . Lots of the fights, including Lee's fight with Wong Jack Man Fight and his fight on the set of "The Big Boss", never actually happened. 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They were able to treat the condition with special drugs, and Bruce appeared to make a full recovery. Bruce Lee's son, Brandon, was shot and killed while filming The Crow in 1994. His death was initially attributed to an allergic reaction to the painkillers he had taken, and was deemed as "death by misadventure" by doctors, a term used to describe a death caused by a risk that was taken voluntarily. Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is a biopic released in 1993 that charts Bruce Lee's career until his death. When this was found to be false, the Chinese media exploded with rumours and conspiracies surrounding Lee's death. After taking the medication the doctors were not able to save him. So, the mysterious death of the martial arts legend at the tender age of 32 has invited a never-ending string of conspiracies and rumours. Lee died a month before the release of iconic martial arts movie Enter the Dragon, which secured his place as an international icon. Lee then took a nap, but never woke up. Bruce Lee poured himself into everything he did. If you are a Bruce Lee enthusiast (and that doesn’t mean just cos you can do a flying kick and making funny noises you are one), then you might have your own theory as to his untimely demise at such a young age. Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is a biopic released in 1993 that charts Bruce Lee's career until his death. BRUCE Lee, nicknamed "The Dragon", seemed like the epitome of fitness and health to his fans across the globe. Ambulances were called, but they declared that Bruce Lee was dead on arrival, at age 32. In fact, his family was wealthy. Lee died a month before the release of iconic martial arts movie Enter the Dragon, which secured his place as an international icon. The conspiracy theories as to how Bruce Lee died then started coming thick and fast. Later that year, on July 20, 1973, Lee was in Hong Kong meeting producer Raymond Chow to discuss the making of a new film. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Brandon Bruce Lee (February 1, 1965 – March 31, 1993) was an American actor and martial artist. Although the film was successful, it is surrounded by a great of criticism and speculation due to inaccuracies regarding Lee's death. View our online Press Pack. Although the film was successful, it is surrounded by a great of criticism and speculation due to inaccuracies regarding Lee's death. His death was initially attributed to an allergic reaction to the painkillers he had taken, and was deemed as "death by misadventure" by doctors, a term used to describe a death caused by a risk that was taken voluntarily. Doctors prescribed him with medication to reduce the swelling, but this was not the last of the health complications that would lead to his death. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. ESPN is airing Be Water on June 7, a documentary focused on the life, legacy, and philosophy of mixed martial arts master Bruce complained he had a headache, and Ting gave him the painkiller Equagesic as a remedy. However, a British forensic expert confirmed that Bruce had indeed died from an allergic reaction to the aspirin. In fact, Bruce was the name suggested to Lee's mother at the time of his birth. A prostitute killed him in self defense when the aphrodisiac he took caused him to lose control and become violent. He was only 32 when he died in July 1973 at the peak of physical fitness, and at the height of his career. He had finished movie's filming in Hong Kong, and was working on the post-production process. That night, Lee had visited the apartment of Betty Ting Pei, a Taiwanese actress who later admitted that she had an intimate relationship with Lee. Bruce complained he had a headache, and Ting gave him the painkiller Equagesic as a remedy. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Lee is said to have died from cerebral enema Credit: Getty Images - Getty. During one of the film's dubbing sessions on May 10, 1973, Lee collapsed suddenly, to the shock of his team. Lee's father was an iconic leading man in martial arts films, who died in 1973. The most popular theory in the Hong Kong media was that he was murdered by the Italian Mafia when he refused to go along with their plans for his future career in Hollywood. Lee is also known for being the only son of Bruce Lee and his accidental death during the production of his breakthrough film The Crow (1994). Despite this, there are still people who believe he was killed by the "Chinese Mafia", or by his mistress Betty Ting Pei. Following the autopsy, the reason given was ‘death by misadventure’ (referring to his reaction to the drugs). Lee died a month before the release of iconic martial arts movie Enter the Dragon, which secured his place as an international icon. Doctors prescribed him with medication to reduce the swelling, but this was not the last of the health complications that would lead to his death. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Bruce Lee's mysterious death has invited a string of conspiracies and rumours, Lee died a month before the release of iconic martial arts movie Enter the Dragon, Lee is said to have died from cerebral enema, There are still people who believe Lee was killed by the Chinese Mafia, or by his mistress Betty Ting Pei, George Foreman claims Bruce Lee could have been world champion boxer as he was so good he left him with ‘chills’, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).