5 myths about Bruce Lee, debunked by the author of his new biography
Friday marks the 45th anniversary of legendary actor Bruce Lee’s death. Below Matthew Polly reflects in his own words. His fame was almost entirely posthumous. Credit: Simon + Schuster Unlike James Dean or Marilyn Monroe, he lacked a well-defined celebrity persona. “Suddenly, he is dead, and I just can’t accept it. It’s as if I knew him, and now I never will.” ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images Six years ago, I set out to uncover the man buried beneath the legend....