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“You see the movies, you see some clips, you see pictures, and he’s just amazing – the way he moves, his physicality, his body, everything. “I think the thing that always grabs people initially is the visual image of him,” she said. And as Shannon Lee pointed out, the first impression of her father is what usually captivates people, but if you look deeper, you’ll find an extremely complex man. 25, a place where he is as popular today, if not more so, than he was when he was alive.Ī true renaissance man, Lee may have reached a mainstream fanbase due to his films and iconic presence, but he also made his mark as a trailblazer for Asian actors and directors, as well as a philosopher and a martial artist. Of course, when it comes to Bruce Lee and his influence, you’re preaching to the choir if you ask most people, and this impact will certainly be felt when the UFC debuts in Shanghai on Nov. “He has influenced popular culture in so many different ways and I want people to understand what that influence has been in so many different genres and areas,” she said. GET TICKETS TO FIGHT NIGHT SHANGHAI HERE WHEN AVAILABLE It’s all part of her mission to reintroduce the world to her father and his work. It’s something Shannon gets across through the and websites, as well as various projects that keep his name alive. His death at the age of 32 was undoubtedly tragic, but to see the influence he had in such a brief time is nothing short of amazing. It’s always been my life and it’s me.”Īs CEO of Bruce Lee Enterprises, Shannon Lee has also been tasked with protecting the legacy of her father, who passed away in July of 1973. “And I said, it’s amazing, and it’s my life. “Somebody said to me one time, ‘what’s it like being Bruce Lee’s daughter is that just so crazy?’” she told me in a 2009 interview. You could hear it in her voice the second she begins talking about the legendary martial artist and film star. Despite the countless number of people around the world that idolize Bruce Lee, it goes without saying that his biggest fan is still his daughter, Shannon.