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Bruce Lee Died From a Dim Mak Touch

Lee died from complications of cerebral edema; dim mak rumours are unfounded

✗ The myth everyone repeats

Bruce Lee was killed by a secret martial arts touch called dim mak.

✓ What is actually true

Bruce Lee died on July 20, 1973, from cerebral edema (brain swelling) caused by a reaction to the medication acetaminophen or a possible hyperthermic reaction. The dim mak (or death touch) conspiracy theory circulated due to Lee's legendary martial arts prowess and the mystique surrounding Eastern fighting techniques. Medical examinations determined his death was from natural causes.

Believed 1940โ€“1973
Year Revised 1980
Why Changed Never True
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

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The receipts 2 sources
  1. Wikipedia: Bruce LeePRIMARY
  2. Snopes: Bruce Lee DeathREFERENCE

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