He was the martial arts legend who changed cinema forever—but Bruce Lee’s shocking death at just 32 left fans stunned and searching for answers. Autopsy: The Last Hours of Bruce Lee investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding his passing and uncovers the truth behind the myths that still surround his final hours.
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00:00Bruce Lee, the world-renowned martial artist and filmmaker, passed away just before midnight.
00:07Bruce Lee was the undisputed king of martial arts, revered by millions around the world.
00:14He was a terrific athlete. He was explosively fast.
00:18He was the Einstein of martial arts.
00:21His unique talent and relentless drive propelled him to Hollywood stardom.
00:26Bruce Lee would not let any obstacles stand on his way.
00:32But on July 20th, 1973, he died in suspicious circumstances after lapsing into a coma at his girlfriend's apartment.
00:41I just couldn't believe it. I said, the guy that I knew was super healthy, super athletic, super conditioned, died.
00:48The official cause of death was swelling of the brain, triggered by an adverse reaction to a painkiller.
00:57It's a conclusion that has caused disbelief ever since.
01:00There's not one in 10,000 chance that Bruce Lee died from a single tablet. It just didn't happen.
01:06And 43 years later, the controversy surrounding Bruce Lee's death still inspires conspiracy theories that he was poisoned by someone he had a fight with or murdered by the Hong Kong mob.
01:19It's one of the most mysterious deaths of all time, and the official verdict has rarely been accepted.
01:28I've gained unprecedented access to Bruce Lee's autopsy report and inquest notes, and I'm going to use this to separate out fact from fiction to finally determine what really caused one of the world's fittest men to suddenly die.
01:49I'm your failure to stay on time because it didn't happen.
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