Revealing the mysterious cause of Bruce Lee's death, was it not due to timed acupuncture?

Tuyết NgọcJul 21, 2025 at 16:23

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More than 50 years have passed since the fateful day of July 20, 1973, and the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee remains one of history’s greatest mysteries. Despite the official conclusion, countless theories still exist.

The fateful day of July 20, 1973: Sudden departure and controversial conclusion

On the morning of July 20, 1973, Bruce Lee woke up healthy and ready for a busy schedule. He met with producer Raymond Chow, discussed "Game of Death" and acted in many scenes despite the summer heat.

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In the afternoon, Bruce Lee and Chow went to Taiwanese actress Betty Ting Pei's house. As they were about to have dinner, the actor suddenly complained of a headache. Betty gave him the painkillers she had been taking. Bruce Lee took the medicine, lay down, and fell asleep.

After that, he never regained consciousness. Betty panicked and called Chow, doctors were summoned but all efforts to save him were in vain. Bruce Lee, the famous martial arts star, had passed away, leaving millions of fans in shock.

According to the official investigation by the Hong Kong government, Bruce Lee died of acute cerebral edema, possibly related to aspirin and meprobamate in the painkiller. However, this conclusion is highly controversial.

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Bruce Lee was very health conscious, and had taken aspirin many times before without any problems. An autopsy of his body also found no symptoms of anaphylactic shock due to aspirin, leading many to question the cause of his death.

Mysterious and scary theories: From curses to "timed acupuncture points"

Many theories have been put forward since Bruce Lee's death. Some have suggested that he was poisoned, with Betty Ting Pei suspected of being an agent of a secret organization such as the Triads or the Italian Mafia. Others believe that a terrible curse has haunted the family, as both he and his son Brandon Lee tragically passed away 19 years later.

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However, in the martial arts world, many people believe that with his strength, Bruce Lee could not have died so simply. They believe that he had been pressured, a mysterious martial art technique.

The theory of acupressure talks about 108 acupoints on the body, of which 36 are fatal points. Correctly hitting the fatal points can cause instant death or "timed death". This theory is supported by the book "Tay Oan Tap Luc" by Tong Tu, which talks about how to assassinate and bypass the investigation. Many people believe this technique is real.

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American martial artist Irving Soto, who trained police and the FBI, studied Atemi Jujitsu and practiced Iron Sand Palm. Soto said he used pressure points on protesters, after which they "coughed up blood, some went to the hospital but the doctors couldn't explain their injuries." He agreed that Bruce Lee died from timed pressure points.

In 1980, the film "Fist of Fear, Touch of Death" about Bruce Lee was released. In the film, martial artist Aaron Banks said that the legend taught him how to open and press pressure points, and eventually died from this practice.

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To reinforce this argument, people talk about the story of Bruce Lee being hit on the head until he was unconscious by a stranger who had infiltrated the filming set. However, this detail is unfounded. The King of Kung Fu did collapse on the filming set, 2 months before his death, but the doctors said it was a symptom of cerebral edema. After treatment, he recovered and returned to work.

New hypothesis: Fateful heat stroke?

Recently, writer Matthew Polly in his book "Bruce Lee: A Life" put forward a new hypothesis: Bruce Lee died of heatstroke. Polly pointed out that a few months before his death, the actor had surgery to remove his armpit sweat glands because of excessive sweating. This could have impaired the body's ability to regulate body temperature.

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Hong Kong meteorological data shows that July 20, 1973, was one of the hottest days of that summer. With the harsh weather and poor ability to sweat, Bruce Lee may have suffered from severe hyperthermia. This led to dizziness, headaches, and ultimately his mysterious death in bed that night. This theory, based on science and weather data, is gradually gaining support from many researchers.

Although the real cause of Bruce Lee's death remains a big question mark, the theories surrounding his life and career continue to be a fascinating topic, showing the timeless influence of a martial arts icon who changed the world of cinema.

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