Linda Lee's 1973 radio interview after her husband Bruce passed away

[@scottsummers684]

This special interview can be a very special treasure to anyone and not just to the Lee family, so keep it in a safe place...!!!

[@RamasamyArumugam1927]

Thanks for sharing. Her voice sounds so gentle and innocent. It must have been horrible for her after having lost her husband and having to bring up two children alone. It is so sad that Brandon Lee passed away like his father too early. I paid a visit to his grave in August 2022. Mr Lee and my father were born on the same day. My father passed away in 2020. My father was born in 1941 and Mr Lee was born in 1940. In his graveyard, I happened to meet a gentleman about 80 years old. He said he had been a classmate of Mr Lee at Garfield High School in Seatle. Even the famous musician Jimmy Hendrix attended the school. I was so excited and forgot to ask his name.

[@billiam3411]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I don't know the name of the classmate, but I know sadly Bruce's best friend Taky Kimura used to tend his grave until he too passed away. Taky's son is carrying on his father's teaching, based on what Bruce taught him (Jun Fan Gung Fu). As long as we remember those who made a difference to our lives, they never die. Peace.

[@dintsesib]

Awesome interview ❤

[@RamasamyArumugam1927]

May Bruce and Brandon Lee rest in peace ❤🌷

[@ozandegirmenci8474]

4-Ever

[@komarithsoth422]

Happy New Year Linda & Shannon

[@リチャードカーター]

The photos of Bruce Lee's family are nice. As a fan, she looks so happy and smiling, it's irresistible. It's such a shame that Bruce Lee passed away so young at the age of 32. Thank you for such a precious and interesting photo. Also, if you have any, please let me know. I am looking forward.

[@billiam3411]

Thank you for your comments. As to "Bruce Lee family photos", there are so many you can view, just by typing that phrase in your search browser on the Internet. Magazines, Fan Clubs etc, all have photos that you can buy. New unseen photos also appear from time to time. It's just a matter of looking online periodically. Good luck to you.

[@clcl8539]

Forever Bruce the Greatest Legendary 👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🏆🌏🥇💖🕊💐🥰

[@johnpadilla8502]

We as human beings are blessed 🙏😇 that Bruce Lee existed. I saw the movie "Enter the Dragon" and I was so impressed by Bruce Lee that I learned various martial arts achieving a black belt. He was a human being, and all of us humans are not perfect and make mistakes, but he did so much greatness, and seeing some of his faults...knowing this, then now no one has an excuse Not to succeed. Everyone can Succeed, Nothing is impossible...! Amen🙏😇 Sincerely, John Teofilo Padilla Jr. ( Author / Black Belt / Army Veteran )

[@Rajnish119]

The legend continues forever

[@brucelee7278]

Thank you for taking the time to share this.

[@billiam3411]

My pleasure! I hope in a small way I have contributed to his spirit living on, as he still inspires me to this day.

[@vic19644]

Thank you for uploading this!

[@billiam3411]

You're welcome. Had to do it to preserve it for posterity, for Linda, Bruce, Brandon and Shannon. I wanted to do something to show appreciation for all they did and are still doing to encourage us to be better human beings.

[@vic19644]

@@billiam3411 I agree 100%! Hearing her stories while looking at the photographs and the realization that she is still at the house in Hong Kong not that long after losing Bruce. It moved me emotionally to say the least!

[@DarinWaugh2x]

Thanks for posting this!

[@colinwilkinson5450]

So sad to bruce and Brandon also sad for her daughter and Linda to xx

[@stevescholey3479]

Nice to hear Linda, also a nice broadcast. Thank you for sharing this.

[@billiam3411]

Thanks for listening

[@BruceLeon83]

Wow! What a rare audio find. Thanks for sharing. Finally something Bruce Lee related, I've actually not heard before.

[@billiam3411]

@BruceLeon83 Thank you for your comment. You are one of the reasons I put it on KZbin, so it is gratifying to know that other fans are finding out more about Bruce and his family through this medium. And it is preserved for as long as it stays on KZbin. Thanks again.

[@GarryWootton]

A one off human being...who lived life to the full...and shared with us, still nobody the same.

[@annriley4106]

So sad R.I.P BRUCE LEE 😢 😞 💔 he the Best

[@walterevans2118]

God Bless Linda.

[@ericstew5086]

This is history

[@ericstew5086]

Thank you for this

[@oronasundial]

Its so sad and errie time wise, just how it was done right after bruce's passing. Think i heard less than a month? Linda still sounded shooked by it. She mentions alot of things about bruce i'd never heard before in other interviews. It's just so surreal listeing to it.

[@safeashouses211]

I read it was September '73.

[@ericstew5086]

Nice interview.

[@travels129]

Hard for her soon after his passing too sad

[@Rajnish119]

I visited Bruce Lee's grave at Lake view cemetery Seattle on 4th Dec , from Australia but could not go in the cemetery site as it was snowing early Bruce Lee Australia loves you , I will some time try again later this year

[@billiam3411]

I hope you are successful in your quest. Something I also would like to do in future.

[@Rajnish119]

@@billiam3411 Once in Seattle u can use train to capitol hill suburb and then take a 25 min walk upto Aloha street from Broadway Avenue .which will take u to Lake view cemetry

[@billiam3411]

Thank you for the information. Should help alot. Take care.

[@carydavidhoffson6014]

This is new to me that I did not hear it before

[@billiam3411]

I'd kept the cassette safe for the past 40 odd years and I'm glad I did. I think it gives a better idea of the kind of person Bruce really was and he certainly loved his family. I realised after I had put it on KZbin that the first part should really be at the end, but the whole content is in the same order it was on the tape. I hope you enjoyed it.

[@prodney1263]

Bruce used to say time is precious to live is to fing with time

[@JoseMTamez]

What a sweetheart and such a nice lady. Seeing Brandon with his dad really hit me hard and I was so saddened by it. Well, sad about his death and the way he died. Such a sensless and so stupid neglegent accident. that was so cool seeing Bruce teaching his son some moves at an early age. I just can't believe Brandon is gone, just like that. I won't even bring it up anymore. At least we have some images of the two collaborating and having those father and son moments. They're up there together an I'm sure taking care of the remaining family members. Anyhoot, Linda is such a sweetheart and I thank you for sharing. Yes, the HBO series "Warrior" is so awesome. I was happy to see that done. It's been so long since we've seen any real new Bruce related writing or shows. Thanks you so much! Wow! Just listening to her you can tell she really loved Bruce. Yes, of course they're married but I'm just pointing out how obvious it is and she really believed in his philosphies and teachings. Man, I can't imagine how devestated she an her daughter were when, never mind, dammit!

[@billiam3411]

We are lucky that we still have Bruce and Brandon's films and interviews to look back on. And in Bruce's case, his teachings, writings and art work, which showcase what a splendid human being he was. Shannon has that same spark and is keeping her father's legacy alive for future generations by her thought provoking and inspirational presentations, based on Bruce's teachings. Bruce was all about improving one's self, be it physically and/or spiritually. Linda was the first to keep his flame alive and followed his philosophies, which helped her cope after he passed, being a young widow with two young children. All in all, a truly inspiring family.

[@JoseMTamez]

@@billiam3411 What can you add to that, nothing! You couldn't have said it any better.

[@ericstew5086]

Rip my brother 😢

[@envergorgulu4565]

Teşekkür ederim.Vidyoyu türkçe dinlettiğiniz için Villem

[@billiam3411]

Birşey değil. Umarım beğenmişsinizdir

[@famouslegend3649]

She says that Bruce did not like to socialize but if he has always been seen at parties and events very happy! 😅

[@billiam3411]

Pictures of him at parties/social events do show him enjoying himself and he would always please his friends, colleagues and the film companies by attending, making the effort. He was apparently very good company and so interested in people. Colleagues talk about sitting down with Bruce, talking Martial Arts and finding several hours have elapsed and they have come away with new insight. His daughter Shannon mentioned in an article that Bruce loved to laugh. He was so generous with his time to a great many people.

[@famouslegend3649]

@@billiam3411 Yes, I know! I'm a Bruce fan! and is almost always seen laughing, that was a good thing! I think Shannon has the same laugh as her father. In addition, he stayed close to the people who pleased him.❤️

[@HayataShin]

I can relate to Bruce that, I enjoy socializing when I socialize, only the close one knows that I prefer spending time by myself and I don't need to step out at all. Most people only see our social moments when we are having fun in public. A term called "Extroverted Introvert" is what I can think of.

[@primusmoss-ln6jc]

I'm like that too. I get it. I like spending time to myself. That's how I learned to draw and play saxophone 🎷. I like being around people from time to time in a social setting or when performing on my sax. Moreso when I was younger than now.

[@fitwarrior3252]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@billiam3411]

You're very welcome. I'd scoured KZbin and didn't find it, so for posterity I posted it on my Channel. It was great putting it together and hearing it again myself. Makes one appreciate Bruce and his family even more. Thank you.

[@fitwarrior3252]

@@billiam3411 100%. It’s a great interview. Again, I appreciate you posting it

[@The_torero]

Brandon had exactly the same cheek shape and mouth/chin area as his father Bruce.

[@sherlisherli4855]

😔🌹❤️👍⭐ Bruce Lee is good yes Bruce Lee dragon 👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🖐️

[@franktaylor595]

I'm wondering whether or not any of the drug letter stuff will be referenced somewhat in the new film coming out directed by Ang Lee? Since Shannon Lee is overseeing it I highly doubt it but it's a weird subject to gloss over given that the film will be based around the time he did ENTER THE DRAGON. I personally don't care if he used cocaine it was in fact the 70s. It wasn't the evil demon we think of like we do today.

[@supremekarate1]

Bruce is a legend no matter what he did. I saw the Bruce Lee Drug Letters episode. Yes his cocaine abuse probably caused his brain swelling. That killed him, and his infidelity (cheating on his wife) are now public knowledge. No one is perfect. But overall he is still an incredible human being that shook up the world.

[@MuhammadAli-Lateef]

RIP his reputation down but give him his props at the same time huh? The negative stuff you could've kept to yourself.

[@supremekarate1]

​@@MuhammadAli-Lateef It is what it is

[@MuhammadAli-Lateef]

@@supremekarate1 if it was true it would've come out a long time ago not 45+ years later. Anytime the dead or the elderly get slandered dam near 50 years later it HAS to be questioned

[@alexisc1970]

Actually according to science cocaine reduces inflammation! Interesting theory debunked.

[@Grandmastergav86]

@@MuhammadAli-Lateef As if that means the behaviour didn't happen....lmao what a joke. It's fact whether you like it or not.

[@ninjafeet7915]

I have this interview on cassette tape. It came with a Kung Fu Monthly magazine (uk)

[@tyroneaugustine229]

At 8:10 Bruce starring at a poster of The Tiger. I thought about Bruce Li for a strange reason why? Cause It reminds me of the movie Exit The Dragon Enter The Tiger Bruce Lee know he go have a successor after him called Bruce Li the stare at the tiger said it. Bruce bumping his music also see him turning up the volume I wonder if he had James Brown records in his collection 🤔🤔🤔🤔 imagine Bruce Lee bumping The Big Payback

[@ozandegirmenci8474]

Bruce Bruce Bruce

[@JulieIelasi-lt7yp]

Lindas way she neet bruce here was very different then what she said other times how she meet bruce

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Hollywood, in my humble opinion, played a VERY significant role in Bruce's demise.

[@squatch545]

Lol...what an idiotic comment.

[@mozfonky]

could be, he got caught up in the lifestyle, the drugs, the women. trying to be like his buddy steve mcqueen. a shame.

[@KenMasters.]

Hollywood in fact did. Even his own son was taken on the 20th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death.

[@squatch545]

@@KenMasters. No he wasn't.

[@envergorgulu4565]

Neden kıskandılarmı oğlununda hollyvoodda ölmesi tuhaf değilmi holuvud brus'u hiç sevmedi değilmi.

[@deandrep4380]

Late Husband and Son in Passing Away

[@taekwond5]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💙💙💙💙💙💙💚💚💚💚💛💛🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍💔💔💔💔💖💖💚💚🧡🧡❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💕💕💙💙💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💕💕💕💕

[@Maria-nr8fh]

I Love iam

[@cambumbo77]

Bruce Lee The Legend The Best Ever -- Thank you for posting this interview !! @bleejkd

[@HeriahHerly]

Linda the best simo❤️

[@JPatelLive]

starts @0:55

[@JulieIelasi-lt7yp]

I can't see linda as a cheer leader at all shes so tall and lanky so orward .

[@Obosratdze]

Linda is very good woman. She was good girl. May God expand her lifetime. Bruce lee's fault was that he didnt care of his health ( illegal drugs lead to the brain issues ) and as result, he didnt enjoy all his fame and recognition.

[@billiam3411]

I think you are wrong in what you say and are mistakenly believing all the negative press he has been given of late. He had a physical check up not long before he died and was told he had the body of an 18 year old. Bruce took great care of his body. There is so much misinformation surrounding his death, even now after 49 years. Look at all that he did accomplish in his life in the face of adversity. He was a remarkable human being and his legacy will live on because of his wife and daughter.

[@alifuller1658]

May he rest in peace but his Spirit lives on 🙏

[@quan-chi]

not really, Tom Bleecker (if you believe him) claims he had access to Lee's medical records and that examination was superficial. such as blood pressure. He believes that it was the excess cortisone intake that caused kidney failure, which in turn caused swelling of the brain. all my life I thought Bruce Lee didn't take steroids or was very addicted to hard drugs but these letters raise a lot of questions. Personally, I think you have to be careful what Tom says. it would also be useful to get to the source and do an interview so we can all hear what Bob Baker's wife or daughter has to say. when you look at the last days of Bruce Lee, you can see his amazing health but it can also be superficial. We know he knew something was wrong with him, that he might die, he told Shih Kien about it. Interesting.

[@billiam3411]

@Michael Let us concentrate on what Bruce Lee achieved in his lifetime and the wonderful legacy of his books, philosophy, films, poetry etc . The debate about his death will carry on regardless. It has for the past 49 years. Bruce was such a positive person and he deserves better. Just my opinion.

[@kalords5967]

The good die young

[@Grandmastergav86]

There's always been something off about Linda's reaction to Bruce's death, I can't quite put my finger on it, just doesn't seem natural.

[@SnakeEngine]

Hmm, same. It seems like there is a lack of surprise and sorrow. It is like the death was anticipated. Is this what you mean?

[@malachiseerisrael]

All i.m going to say is go read the Bob Baker drug letters and learn how Grandmaster Lee may have really died it will surprise you.

[@billiam3411]

Bruce was a human being. We all have faults, but we strive to improve ourselves and learn from our mistakes. I don't want my channel to become a debating forum as to what killed Bruce. Instead, I would like to celebrate what he achieved in his brief but extraordinary life. Please, no more debates on his death, but instead celebrate his life. This is the last response I will make on this subject.

[@malachiseerisrael]

@@billiam3411 Bruce was always teaching about expressing oneself honestly if someone impedes this by hindering other men to express themselves both physically and vocally what does that say about men You expressed your opinion to only talk about the good things of Bruce lee and am i wrong because i do the latter yes he was a human being and had faults but if we admit those faults and learn from them it makes us better people and not make the same mistakes others make I hope you understand this i did learn something from my Grandmaster Bruce Lee don.t abuse drugs aside from his Tao of jeet kune do but I am about my own Tao of me kune do and I express myself honestly to myself and others.

[@chrisscott1731]

Ax Shirt + Tiger 🟦🟦

[@billiam3411]

Would you care to translate, for a person of an older generation?

[@envergorgulu4565]

Türkçe alt yazı rica edebilirmiyim.

[@billiam3411]

Ayarlardan seçerseniz Türkçe için otomatik çeviriyi açtım. Umarım işe yarar!!!

[@envergorgulu4565]

@@billiam3411 ayarlar zaten türkçeye ayarlı bunu sizin yapmanız gerekli

[@envergorgulu4565]

@@billiam3411 tamam türkçeye çevrilmiş bilkide bu isteğimi komik bulacaksınız sizden bir ricam var jackie Chan vidyoları için alt yazı istiyorum fakat bu ricam karşılık bulmuyor onun vidyoları için türkçe alt yazı isteyebilirmisiniz benim için

[@billiam3411]

@Enver Görgülü İstediğinizi yapamam. Bana yaptığınız gibi, belirli bir videoyu yayınlayan kişiyle iletişime geçmelisiniz. Ve bunu nasıl yapacağımı anlamam biraz zaman aldı. Umarım en azından Linda Lee'nin gösterilen çeviriyle söyledikleri hakkında fikir sahibi olursunuz. Bu konudaki geri bildiriminiz için teşekkür ederiz

[@envergorgulu4565]

@@billiam3411 evet bayağı aydınlandım bunun için çok teşekkür ederim. Siz iyi bir insansınız bana önem verdiniz.

[@TheJAWS007]

Wait a minute. The LOVE of his life has passed away and she is constantly laughing ? What am I missing here ? Not an ounce of expressing grief and sorrow? Something is just not right here.

[@billiam3411]

It’s common for people to use laughter in times of grief. Humor is both a defense mechanism in times of crisis and a tool for coping long after the event. After bracing yourself for sadness and seriousness in light of a traumatic loss, it may be surprising to find humor instead; but I assure you this type of reaction is normal. Remember, healing requires a dynamic approach and just because someone relies on laughter at times doesn’t mean they don’t also spend a good amount of time with other emotions. There’s time to cry, time to be spent in serious reflection, and time to laugh - all are healing.

[@TheJAWS007]

@@billiam3411 - thank you . I guess you are right. Everyone grieves in certain ways. I know I would be sobbing and hardly able to talk if I lost the love of my life.

[@thegreatawakening7thedimen837]

The Dragon• [The Movie]- as he kept the "tall shogun" back• He screamed• for Brandon To Run• // [Ja-Son ScottLee // [ As a parallel world entered• ones real world// July 20th 1973 passed>>>>>Over to the Light• as "The Brand"on Call• // [ A troubled/brilliant man•• // [ His Showdown in Little ***** // gave the audience a glimpse• // his rapid fire abilities• gave Holly• and Eliza the Understanding• He understood• "The Voice" as voices carried• especially on the 20th• as Eric's [D]-Raven carried a message• // to the last lonely boy• // who walked to school// crying • starter jacket• as that was the day• [ a Yellow Jacket ] was reborn• Linda~ I understand // I HEAR you• // So hear me• beyond the pines• // [I lost my brother]too• [ My Real/Reel name is John• // I've returned to say: My Water Is Pure• // My Father has Blessed me• with something: The Truth• Water Can Flow or Water Can Crash:::::^^^^3/9/89^^^^

[@billiam3411]

Be water my friend.

[@leesiuleung1816]

Water in the brain, my friend.

[@thegreatawakening7thedimen837]

It'll say [bill-i-am•411] the 3 is obsolete• [ the numbers left-on the right• will be the codex/ FY*>>I [] selah• It's going to be Biblical

[@billiam3411]

I took this to be a positive comment. Was I wrong when I said "be water my friend"? The comment by someone else about water on the brain wasn't mine. I am puzzled about your next comment. Can you clarify for me? I am not a youngster and not sure if it's a positive.

[@leesiuleung1816]

@@billiam3411 not you, my friend. I’m directing my comment to the guy “The Great Awakening.” I think he better go back to sleep.

[@alessandrolima2544]

Pó não tem legendado

[@billiam3411]

Ativei a tradução automática para o português, se você escolher nas configurações. Eu espero que dê certo!!!

[@冬雪-g7d]

李國豪是被謀殺的，拍戲時被人用真槍謀殺，但事後不了了之

[@robharding4028]

Just accept the verdict, even great , so called, have to meet their end. accept it. and move on with your lives.

[@eratosthene7115]

It is strange for a woman that lost her husband to laugh like there is nothing !

[@billiam3411]

It's common for people to use laughter in times of grief. Humour is both a defense mechanism in times of crisis and a tool for coping long after the event.

[@808music3]

The truth is in the pudding. Since speculation Bruce was indeed a sick man probably all the way back to his first and second film. Problem is that at the time renal issues where infact very difficult to monitor, and indeed it became relevant that not many technological advances where not available at the time, to treat high blood pressure/ renal impairment. Bruce still worked extremely hard to the end , and proved his career as a film and philosophy doesn’t go in vain.

[@craigbosko2229]

I disagree, philosophy and film did go in vein, " Enter the Dragon"

[@malachiseerisrael]

Actually he wasn't sick he had a sizable drug problem based on the Bob Baker letters Grandmaster Lee started using various drugs when he was introduced in Hollywood he taught many actors James Coburn was one he used various drug in fact many of the celebrities used various drugs so Bruce felt to fit in with these celebrities he did what they did to get close to them when he returned to Hong Kong he was asking for drugs from Bob Baker constantly Linda knew this she even ordered drugs for Bruce on many occasions so she knew he had a drug problem and a sizable cocaine habit now please don't take this revealing as me hating on the Lee family that's the furthest thing from the truth Bruce was an innovator in many things he introduced Chinese martial arts to the World his physical prowess was above others and maybe his drug usage contributed to this Grandmaster Bruce Lee died of Cerebral Adema this is swelling by fluid on the brain cocaine abuse can cause this Bruce was sick but it wasn't by disease it was caused by dehydration and cocaine use if you think I lie go read the Bob Baker drug letters.if you don't know who he is was he was the Russian in fist of fury named petrov Bruce fought him at the end of the movie. its sad to learn this about the man I admired and respected but it wasn't a total surprise I mean it was Hollywood drug capital of the Rich and lamous.Shannon is usually very vociferous when it comes to her father but strangely to this day there's been no comment from the Shannon camp.

[@Grandmastergav86]

@ray h. Bruce wasn't untouchable, I enjoy his films but there were many better martial artists in HK and the States. He was innovative and a great self-publicist but the untouchable myth is outright hilarious.

[@ActionHero29]

@@Grandmastergav86 "but there were many better martial artists in HK and the States" pfftt, funny, really funny.

[@harrietleung9646]

86Aug , 2923 , 12:46 , 13:13 gd photo , dancing champion at 13:39

[@billiam3411]

I don't understand your message. Are you in one of the photos? Or do you know the person? I am intrigued.

[@FURDOG1961]

0:00

[@guillaumeferaud-auger7930]

GREAT SHANNON SUPEResilient PHOENIX JUST CAN'T STOP BORNING A NEW AT YOUR AGE OF COURSE, NOT AT YEAR 0. UR ASTRO SIGN DOESN'T NECESSARY MEAN COCK BIRD IN THE FARM.

[@KAREN1986ARM]

🇨🇳 Kung-Fu 👍

[@pauline9580]

He was by all accounts a"walking pharmaceutical bag" brilliant teacher regardless,but such a shame he and Linda it would appear were heavy drug users.

[@MuhammadAli-Lateef]

Dude shut up

[@richardguerra3605]

You know nothing

[@pauline9580]

@@richardguerra3605 you know less !!!

[@richardguerra3605]

@@pauline9580 I know more than you

[@pauline9580]

@@richardguerra3605 yeah?prove it?otherwise be quiet!!!

[@macker8017]

Bruce looks painfully thin and unwell in the72/73 pics no wonder he was bad drug addict

[@losperidi6443]

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