Martial Arts legend Bruce Lee's 50th death anniversary being observed today
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The martial artist died of brain swelling (cerebral oedema) when he was busy in shooting of his film
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Fans across the globe are today observing the 50th death anniversary of martial arts legend and actor Bruce Lee.
Lee, who was actually Chinese Kig Fu master, made his entry into the Hollywood and won acclaims. Born in San Francisco, Lee spent his childhood in Hong Kong before continuing his studies in the United States (US).
He taught martial arts and scored minor parts in Hollywood before landing the role of Kato in the television series "The Green Hornet".
After returning to Hong Kong, he made his breakthrough with the lead role in the martial arts film "The Big Boss", making him a household name throughout Asia after its 1971 release.
The next year saw two more box office hits, "Fist of Fury" and "The Way of the Dragon", cementing Lee's persona as a relentless, lightning-fast fighter.
Lee's death at the age of just 32 in 1973 was caused by a swelling of the brain, attributed to an adverse reaction to painkillers.
The actor had just completed filming his fourth major film, "Enter the Dragon", and was halfway through filming his fifth venture "The Game of Death".
The Game of Death was released in 1978 five years after Lee's death.
Lee became an iconic figure known throughout the world, particularly among the Chinese, based upon his portrayal of Chinese nationalism in his films.
