[16] Lee's career was cut short by his sudden death at the age of 32 from brain edema, the causes of which remain a matter of dispute. [17] Nevertheless, Lee's films remained popular, …

Jan 8, 2025 · Bruce Lee's death in Hong Kong at age 32 on July 20, 1973 was caused by an allergic reaction to an analgesic painkiller that resulted in brain swelling.

Jul 20, 2018 · To restore confidence and calm, officials ordered a full-scale inquest into Bruce Lee’s death. The problem was, none of the experts could agree on why Lee died. The autopsy …

Bruce Lee’s official cause of death was swelling of the brain caused by an allergic reaction to a headache medication, although some considered the circumstances of his death mysterious. …

Aug 20, 2024 · Bruce Lee’s brain was immensely swollen to over 13% of its normal size, and doctors finally determined his cause of death as cerebral edema.

Jun 3, 2024 · Lee was found to have died of cerebral edema. The cause of this is often said to be an allergic reaction to pain medication, but some feel the true cause of death was a heat stroke.

Jun 6, 2020 · In 2018, author Matthew Polly, who wrote, ‘Bruce Lee: A Life,’ consulted with medical experts to conclude that Lee’s death was due cerebral edema brought on by …

Jul 20, 2023 · Lee's sudden death at 32 years old was due to cerebral edema, or swelling of the brain — though several theories have emerged over the years regarding the edema's cause.

Jul 29, 2025 · The true cause of the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee's death has emerged years later. Official statements cited brain edema, but experts believe that Lee died in 1973 due to …

Nov 21, 2022 · Officially, martial arts and film legend Bruce Lee died in 1973 from cerebral edema, or swelling of the brain, caused by a reaction to prescription medication.