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Lee is famous for martial arts films in the United States in the s, when he played in a series of movies. He starred in the first ever martial arts movie in the United States - called Enter the Dragon , which was released after Bruce's death. He died in during the production of a movie called, The Game of Death. The movie was not finished, although some completed section were later released.

Almost 20 years later his son, Brandon Lee would also die while making a movie. He is noted for his major contributions to both the Hong Kong and American movie industry during the s, his martial arts movement and innovative ideas including Jeet Kune Do , his philosophy, and his physical fitness ability. He is considered to be a cultural icon and is considered to be one of the most influential martial artists ever by social critics and other martial artists alike.

On the night of July 20, , Lee aged 32, died at his home from cerebral edema , which is a buildup of fluid around the brain.

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This is believed to have been caused by a reaction to painkillers he was taking for a back injury. Contents move to sidebar hide. Page Talk. Read Change Change source View history.