Linda Lee Cadwell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Linda Lee Cadwell
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Linda Emery
March 21, 1945 Everett, Washington, U.S.
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| Other names | Linda Lee |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
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| Years active | 1964–2001 |
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Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew (1975) The Bruce Lee Story (1989) |
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Linda Lee Cadwell, born on March 21, 1945, is an American teacher and writer. She is best known as the wife of the famous martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. She is also the mother of actor Brandon Lee and actress Shannon Lee.
Linda wrote a book about Bruce Lee called Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew. This book was later made into a movie, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. She also helped start the Bruce Lee Foundation, which works to share Bruce Lee's ideas and legacy.
About Linda Lee Cadwell
Linda Emery was born and grew up in Everett, Washington. Her family had roots from Sweden, Ireland, and England.
Meeting Bruce Lee
Linda met Bruce Lee when she was a student at Garfield High School. Bruce Lee came to her school to show off his kung fu skills. At that time, he was a student at the University of Washington.
Later, Linda also attended the University of Washington. She was studying to become a doctor. During this time, she became one of Bruce Lee's kung fu students.
Family Life
Linda and Bruce Lee got married on August 17, 1964. Linda was very close to finishing her college degree. They had two children together: a son named Brandon Lee and a daughter named Shannon Lee.
Sadly, Bruce Lee passed away suddenly on July 20, 1973, due to a sudden illness.
Years later, Linda married Tom Bleecker in 1988, but they divorced in 1990. She then married Bruce Cadwell in 1991.
On March 31, 1993, her son Brandon Lee died in an accident while filming his movie The Crow.
Her Books
Linda Cadwell wrote a book in 1975 called Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew. This book shared her personal story about Bruce Lee. A movie called Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was made in 1993 based on her book. Actress Lauren Holly played Linda in the film.
Linda also wrote another book in 1989 titled The Bruce Lee Story. Both books help people learn more about Bruce Lee's life and his impact on the world.
See also
In Spanish: Linda Lee Cadwell para niños
