Bruce Lee's Death: Details of His Sudden Passing 50 Years Ago
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Martial artist and actor Bruce Lee died in July 1973. Here's what to know about his death and the legacy he left behind.
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Bruce Lee, Biography, Martial Arts, Movies, Death, Son, & Facts
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The Last Days of Bruce Lee - The Ringer
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The Last Days of Bruce Lee - The Ringer
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Bruce Lee celebrated in Hong Kong, exactly 50 years after his death
Fans of martial arts legend Bruce Lee fondly remember his life philosophy 50 years after his death
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Bruce Lee death cause: Drinking too much water may have led to Bruce Lee's sudden death at age 32, shows new study - The Economic Times
South China Morning Post - Nearly 50 years after Bruce Lee's death, new research suggests the movie star's sudden passing was caused by drinking too much water. Read more: #hongkong #hk #
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Nearly 50 years later, the actual cause of Bruce Lee's death may have just been discovered
Bruce Lee's Death: Details of His Sudden Passing 50 Years Ago
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Family, fans remember Bruce Lee 50 years after his death
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Bruce Lee's Death Caused by Too Much Water, New Study Proposes
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Martial arts legend Bruce Lee remembered 50 years after his death
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Bruce Lee - Wikipedia
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Bruce Lee celebrated in Hong Kong, exactly 50 years after his death
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