Episode 678
The source text provides an exhaustive biographical overview of the legendary figure, martial artist, and actor Bruce Lee (Lee Jun-fan), tracing his life from his early film roles in Hong Kong through his education and eventual move to the United States. It extensively details his training in various martial arts and his eventual creation of the influential hybrid fighting philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, which drew upon diverse fighting techniques while rejecting rigid traditional styles. The narrative tracks his rise to global prominence, from the American television series The Green Hornet to his iconic Hong Kong films and the posthumous worldwide success of Enter the Dragon. Significant space is dedicated to Lee's premature death at age 32 from cerebral edema, exploring the initial inquest's verdict of "death by misadventure" alongside modern theories involving hyponatremia and heat stroke. The document concludes by cementing his massive cultural impact, noting his pivotal role in revolutionizing action cinema, challenging entrenched Asian racial stereotypes, and serving as a fundamental influence on the creation of modern mixed martial arts.
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