The Tragically Sad Deaths of Bruce Lee and His Son Brandon Lee
Accident or curse?
Bruce Lee is one of the best known Asian stars ever. His mix of humour and martial arts made him a box office hit. Many people will have heard his name; fewer may have heard of his son Brandon. Both died in tragic circumstances; much has been made of their deaths.
The deaths of these stars gained as much notoriety as the films that they made. Although both appeared straightforward, both were steeped in mystery. This mystery led to many conspiracy theories, including curses and Triad murder. So what is the truth about the deaths of father and son?
Bruce Lee in Life
Bruce Lee’s father was a Chinese opera star touring the US at his birth. Christened, Jun Fan (Bruce) Lee was born on 27th November 1940 in San Francisco. He was born in the year of the dragon, which was considered very lucky to the young man. He was nicknamed Little Phoenix in early life. Chinese tradition states that avoiding using a male name would ward off evil spirits.
In 1941 the family moved back to Hong Kong. Even at a young age, he started appearing in films as early as age three. By the time he was a teenager, he had starred in approximately twenty films. He studied both dance and Wing Chun, a type of Kung Fu, whilst living in…
