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Elaine Blackburne

Mystery of what killed kung fu legend Bruce Lee could finally be solved

Martial arts legend Bruce Lee was a household name as he brought the world of kung fu to families everywhere. His smart moves were a playground staple and he became a cult hero with many experts believing he was the most influential martial artist of all time..

So when he died suddenly almost 50 years ago at the age of just 32 a string of rumours of the cause of his death sprung up. There were claims he had been assassinated by Chinese gangsters, the involvement of triads and even him being the victim of a curse.

Medical experts said there were no visible external injury however the autopsy reports showed his brain had swollen considerably. It was reported that doctors blamed this on him taking a painkiller which they said could have caused an allergic reaction.

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