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Bruce Lee's former home may become a museum
The former home of actor and martial arts master Bruce Lee may eventually become a museum dedicated to the deceased star. Officials in Hong Kong have launched a competition to design the museum, and the owner of the home has offered to donate it and the HK$100,000 ($13,000) in prize money for the winner.
The home is currently a Hong Kong "love hotel" that rents rooms by the hour, but would be transformed into a memorial hall, kung fu studio, library and film archive that showcases the life and work of Lee. According to Hong Kong officials, Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee, will be on the panel of judges that also includes architects and town planners. In preparation for the museum, the government has begun collecting Lee's personal items and has commissioned documentaries about the creation of the museum and the life of Lee, who died in 1972 at age 32 from swelling in his brain.
The winner of the contest will be announced by the end of the year, but there's no word on when construction of the museum would begin.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
charlieRobinson Aug 1st 2009 2:39AM
"who died in 1972 at age 32 from swelling in his brain. "
I hardly doubt someone so physically fit had such a mishap. RIP Mr. Lee and it's a shame your home is being used in such disrespect as a "love" hotel. :(
samuel2020 Aug 1st 2009 10:33AM
I agree......
aazinko Aug 1st 2009 7:15AM
Wow, that would be so cool. Bruce Lee deserves to have that setup in his name!