Here are 1 famous actors from Hong Kong died before 40:
Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 Chinatown-July 20, 1973 Kowloon Tong) also known as Jun Fan Lee, 李小龍, Lee Jun-fan, Bruce Lee Siu-Lung, Mr. Bruce Lee, Lee Siu Lung, Yam Lee, Siu-Lung Lee, Xiaolong Li, Lee Siu-Lung, Little Dragon Lee, Lei5 Zan3 Faan4, 李振藩, 李源鑫, Lǐ Xiǎolóng, Li Yuanxin, 李小龙, Li Yuanjian, Li Xiaolong, 李元鑒, Lei5 Siu2 Lung4, Lǐ Zhènfān, Jun-fan, 震藩, Lee Jun Fan or Bruce Lee Jun Fan Yuen Kam was a Hongkongese actor, screenwriter, film director, martial arts instructor, philosopher, film producer and martial artist. His children are Brandon Lee and Shannon Lee.
He died as a result of cerebral edema.
Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, but raised in Hong Kong. He spent most of his childhood training in martial arts and appeared in his first film at the age of three. Lee studied philosophy at the University of Washington in Seattle and began teaching martial arts to students there. He later moved to Los Angeles and established his own martial arts school, which attracted celebrities such as Steve McQueen and James Coburn.
Lee is considered a pioneer of martial arts films and is known for his roles in movies such as "Enter the Dragon" and "Fist of Fury". He also wrote a book called "Tao of Jeet Kune Do", which details his philosophy on martial arts and life. Lee's impact on martial arts and popular culture continues to be felt long after his untimely death at the age of 32.
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