Bruce Lee's Mysterious Death | Hammers HIgh

THE most famous name of Martial Arts is and will be BRUCE LEE. Part of his myth, was due due to his untimely death just before the release of 'Enter the Dragon'. The movie released after Lee's Death became a huge hit, as it had the best of Lee's performance and also because fans rushed to see their favourite action star for the last time. The question remains how did a man who was so supremely fit actually die at age of 32 years?

There are actually 5 theories about his death

10 May, 1973 (circumstance from police files)

Bruce Lee has returned from post production of "Enter the Dragon", He complained of acute headache to  his co-star Betty Ting. She gave him the medicine, Equagesic (kind of Super Asprin). After which Lee went to rest, in the evening when he didn't turn up for dinner, Ting found him unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital where he was declared brought dead. His brain was found to be considerably swollen.

Theory 1 - Official Theory
Equagesic had some chemicals which reacted with his brain and caused his brain to swell. Swelling had ultimately caused his death.

Theory 2 - The Curse
Bruce Lee is said to believe that his father was once cursed by some Chinese traders which lead o Bruce Lee's father's death. He believed that this curse would affect all to one male member of his family in each generation, and they would before reaching their 30's. Well Bruce Lee survived till 32 but he did die mysteriously. Eerily though his son Brandon Lee died of an accident while shooting for his movie 'The Crow' at the age of 28. Three deaths, one in each generations have caused this theory to gain momentum.

Theory 3 - Effect of lethal blow to his head
Lee prior to his death had received a injury due to lethal blow to his head during one of his fights.

Theory 4 - Triad Society
Triad society is one of the old gangsters societies of eastern countries. They are said to have asked Bruce Lee for protection money, which he refused to pay. His death is also believed to be a cold killing executed by the Triad Society.


Theory 5 - Ok, this is one is lame
Some believe he has gone into hiding and will resurface one day. This theory is the silliest and is often applied to many of Hollywood's stars by fanatics. Even Elvis Presley, too is supposed by some to be alive, so is Michael Jackson. Though this theory does points to his stardom more than anything else.

One thing that remains true is he still has one of the biggest fan bases across the world. People still are inspired by him. Infact Jackie Chan's career started when he played body double of Lee in one of his incomplete films. The present generations has many action stars who have been affected by Lee's. Bruce Lee will always be missed.

P.S. Next Edition we will return return to tell the story of Heath Ledger's untimely demise.

Written by Ali Naqvi.

Brandon Lee 'The Crow' shot dead 'on set' | Hammers High

Brandon Lee, shooting for 'The Crow', was shot dead on the sets itself!! Well how did that happen you would think, read on...

'The Crow' is the story of a ghostly figure who rises from death to avenge his Girlfriend's rape and murder. The protagonist is shot in the same incident.

March 31,1993
The killing scene was being shot at last of the film. As per the script the Villain had to shoot protagonist... and he did. Brandon Lee collapsed to ground, well that too was in script! Blood was oozing out furiously. The shot was perfect. "Cut" said the director... Brandon still lay in pool of blood mumbling something, "very funny, nice shot, now get up", thought crew of the film.....two more minutes passed ... then it dawned ! Brandon had been shot for real. He was rushed to hospital, but in 12 hours Brandon expired.

Later investigation revealed that a bullet loaded in another shot of the film was left in barrel of the gun. The fateful scene, though shot with fake bullet(which have enough propelling power) pushed the real bullet left loaded earlier. This slight error caused Brandon Lee's death.

Son of legendary, Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee had struggled in his early films over the legendary image of his father. It was in 'The Crow', that Brandon had supremely acted in, and he expected 'The Crow' would give him his first big hit.

March 13,1994

Yes, it was huge hit amongst audiences and was highly praised by critics. Alas, Brandon wasn't around to enjoy the success.

Ironically, similar tragic death happend to Heath Ledger, when he died tragically just before release of his most famous work as 'Joker' in 'Dark Night'. Another strange similarity that these deceased men have in common is that their characters ('Joker' and 'Crow') look so similar. Eerie!! I'll be doing article on Heath Ledger's death in next issue.

P.S. Does anyone remember Raj Comics' "Anthony"? It was rip-off the same character "The Crow".

Note- We also featured the movie "The Crow" in our "list of Best Movie Adaptations from Novel / Graphic Novel"

Written by Ali Naqvi.