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A reflection on the 50th anniversary of my friend's death.

Bad Mamma Jammas...Actually, Bruce has a surprising wingspan.

Preserved Dragon Facebook Co-star James Tien lost his star status once Bruce Lee imploded on the scene . Sorry man.

There are so many deceased famous people for me to interview with my supernatural powers, that I am having a difficult time selecting just one. But fortunately, this one selected me. I was finishing my moo shu pork in my favorite Chinese restaurant when I glanced up and there was Bruce Lee staring at me with that piercing look of his.

On the 50th anniversary of Lee’s death, a look back at the icon’s pre-fame years in L.A., in pictures.