The tragic death of Brandon Lee on the set of 1994’s ‘The Crow’ shook the entertainment industry and added fuel to a longstanding conspiracy theory surrounding the Lee family ‘curse’. The young actor, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, died at the young age of 28 on March 31, 1993, after an accidental shooting with a prop gun and a ‘dummy’ bullet while filming his character’s on-screen murder.
In one of his final interviews, Brandon opened up to ET just weeks before his untimely death, giving an intimate glimpse into what it was like growing up in the shadow of his cultural icon father. He also discussed how his role as revenge-driven Eric Draven in ‘The Crow’ was set to propel him to mainstream success in Hollywood.
The behind-the-scenes account of Brandon’s tragic shooting reveals the chain of negligence that led to the fatal accident. His mother, Linda Lee Caldwell, and sister, Shannon Lee, expressed their devastation over the loss of Brandon but ultimately supported the release of ‘The Crow’ and his final role hitting theaters on May 13, 1994.
Thirty years later, Brandon’s fiancée, Eliza Hutton, broke her silence following Alec Baldwin’s accidental shooting on the set of ‘Rust’ in 2021. She called for a reevaluation of gun use in Hollywood, reflecting on the loss of Brandon just days before their wedding and the bright future he had envisioned. Brandon had told ET that his future was ‘gonna be great’, but sadly, that was not meant to be.
‘The Crow’ continues to be a beloved and iconic film, now streaming on Paramount+. The legacy of Brandon Lee lives on through his groundbreaking performance in the film, and his family continues to honor his memory while advocating for safer practices on film sets.
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Video “Brandon Lee’s Death: Inside The Crow’s On-Set Shooting and Bruce Lee’s Family ‘Curse’” was uploaded on 08/24/2024 to Youtube Channel Entertainment Tonight