How did Bruce Lee die? Martial arts legend popped painkiller that proved to be fatal

Bruce Lee 30 for 30 documentary was talk of town following release of 'Be Water' on Sunday, June 7, which touched upon story of late martial artist and his quest to become a movie star in Hollywood.  Bruce Lee 30 for 30 series captivated a number of viewers and fans were curious to kw answers to questions such as, 'How did Bruce Lee die?' and 'Was Bruce Lee cause of death due to injuries?'. Apart from wanting to kw answer to, 'How did Bruce Lee die?' some fans also asked, 'Was  Bruce Lee death due to intoxication?. Here are answers to questions around Bruce Lee death which occurred on July 20, 1973.

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How did Bruce Lee die? Bruce Lee cause of death 

Following release of ESPN's Bruce Lee 30 for 30 documentary, Be Water, fans on social media wanted to kw - How did Bruce Lee die? According to reports, Bruce Lee death took place due to a medical condition called Cerebral Edema. Cerebral Edema is common for people that sustain injuries near brain. Cerebral Edema leads to fluids building up around brain, causing an increase in pressure and swelling around head. condition can be life-threatening within days of injury if t cured.

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How did Bruce Lee die? Us of Equsic

Bruce Lee tragically passed away on July 20 1973, sending shockwaves in sporting world and in Hollywood. However, around two months prior to his death, Lee collapsed on set during an automated dialogue replacement session and was rushed to hospital after complaining of a severe headache and seizures. doctors identified Cerebral Edema and were able to treat him promptly.

Lee soon returned to his routine of martial arts training after a brief stint at hospital and despite complaining of occasional headache, martial arts great was doing well until July 20, 1973. On day of his death, Lee was filming for a high-energy scene in scorching heat of Hong Kong. Following shoot, Lee reportedly took an Equsic, a painkiller which contained aspirin and a tranquillizer kwn as meprobamate, after complaining of ar headache. A few hours later, Lee's colleague Betty Ting found him unresponsive while laying on a bed in her apartment and was proclaimed dead, d 32. 

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How did Bruce Lee die? Bruce Lee 30 for 30 movie

Bruce Lee 30 for 30 movie highlights  racism in US when Lee was trying to land lead roles as an actor in Hollywood. A number of reviews praised Lee for maintaining his incredible physique and athleticism while trying to make it as an actor. Bruce Lee 30 for 30 series also provides an insight into legacy of martial arts star who provided inspiration to many ors in world of sports. 

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