Bruce Lee timeline, influence on pop culture and lasting legacy
A year-by-year account of Bruce Lee’s life from his birth in San Francisco in 1940 through his death in Hong Kong in 1973 and the posthumous publication of his work. Drawn from verified sources with notes on disputed dates.
Shannon Lee chairs the Bruce Lee Foundation, manages his commercial legacy, hosts a podcast, and has written a book on his philosophy. Her approach to her father’s legacy is deliberate: engagement with what he actually thought, not the mythology.
Bruce Lee argued for cross-disciplinary martial arts training in 1967. The first UFC was in 1993. The twenty-six year gap between when he said it and when competition confirmed it at scale tells you something about how far ahead he was.
Bruce Lee is buried at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington, alongside his son Brandon. This complete guide covers how to get there, what to expect, and what else to see nearby.
The Mystery of Bruce Lee’s Death On July 20, 1973, Bruce Lee died in Hong Kong at the age of 32. The official cause of death was cerebral oedema — swelling of the brain — attributed to an allergic reaction to a painkiller called Equagesic. However, the circumstances surrounding his death have been debated ever…
Bruce Lee’s Grave Site Bruce Lee is buried at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, Washington, USA — the city where he spent many of his formative years, opened his first martial arts school, and met his wife Linda. His grave has become a pilgrimage site for fans from around the world. Located at 1554 15th…
Bruce Lee: Chronological Timeline A complete chronological timeline of the life of Bruce Lee, from his birth in 1940 to his untimely death in 1973. 1940 — Bruce Lee born November 27 in San Francisco, California 1941 — Family returns to Hong Kong 1946 — Begins acting career as a child actor in Hong Kong…