Researchers proposed that Lee's previously reported brain swelling was caused by his โkidney's inability to excrete excess water.โ
An autopsy from the time showed the 'Enter the Dragon' star had been killed by brain swelling, which medics blamed on him taking a painkiller.
The martial arts master died in Hong Kong in July 1973, with brain swelling ruled as the cause of death. A study published in the December issue of Clinical ...