Biography of Bruce Lee

Author: Chun Ting
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "I will never say I am the best, but I will never admit I am second." His life was filled with legendary charm. Bruce Lee was hailed as the "strongest man in the world." His martial arts were extraordinary, creating a craze for Chinese martial arts in the West. He was also one of the earliest Chinese actors to establish a presence in Hollywood, and his films were shown everywhere in the world where there are Chinese people. If you see a figure spinning in the air, instantly knocking out two thugs, then witnessing two flying fists followed by two more thugs collapsing to the ground, you know it's Bruce Lee. Now, this figure still influences the history of cinema in the 21st century. And linked to this legendary figure is a word that emerged in the UK because of him: Kung Fu. This Chinese man, who was chosen by American Time magazine as one of the "Top 20 Icons of the 21st Century" nearly 30 years after his death, had an extraordinary influence on the world of cinema. His untimely death left a legendary sense of loss for fans. Bruce Lee died mysteriously at the age of 32, and his cause of death remains a mystery to this day. He died at the home of Hong Kong actress Betty Ting Pei.