"Shawn James: The Curse of the Fold" Shawn James is a renowned author known for his thrilling and captivating stories. One of his most notable works is "The Curse of the Fold." This gripping novel takes readers on a journey into a dark world filled with mystery, secrets, and a sinister curse. The story revolves around a small town called Foldingshire, where an ancient curse has plagued its residents for centuries. The curse is said to be brought upon by a vengeful witch who was wronged by the town's ancestors. As a result, the town is trapped in a perpetual state of darkness and despair.
Drinking too much water may have led to Bruce Lee's sudden death at age 32, shows new study
As a result, the town is trapped in a perpetual state of darkness and despair. The protagonist, a young and adventurous man named Ethan, stumbles upon Foldingshire by chance. Intrigued by the town's mysterious reputation, he decides to dig deeper into the curse that haunts its residents.
Bruce Lee's death has been a matter of interest for many years as Lee died under mysterious circumstances.
Almost 50 years later, scientists have now reviewed the evidence in Lee's death and conclude that the actor most likely died from hyponatremia. (Photo: brucelee.com)
Bruce Lee was one of the most celebrated martial artists and actors, who sadly died at a young age of 32 in July 1973. Lee, whose famous quote reads "Be water, my friend," may have died from drinking too much water, a new study claims.
The actor's death has been a matter of interest for many years as Lee died under mysterious circumstances. However, almost 50 years later, the scientists have now reviewed the evidence in Lee's death and concluded that the actor most likely died from hyponatremia.
The autopsy report at the time of the actor's death in 1973 had shown that Lee had been killed from cerebral oedema, in simple words: brain swelling. The doctor had said the swelling of the brain had occurred after consuming a painkiller.
However, the new study now suggests that the oedema was brought on by hyponatraemia. In the study, published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, a group of researchers said that the martial artist died suddenly at a young age because his kidneys were unable to eliminate extra water.
Hyponatremia is when the sodium level in blood, which people need for fluid balance, is abnormally low.
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"Hypersensitivity to the components of Equagesic (aspirin and meprobamate) was identified as the official cause of death," the study said.
However, the actor had previously taken the drug and on the day of his death, Lee had consumed the pill only "after" he felt uneasy and was showing symptoms that may be explained by cerebral oedema.
As per the study, Lee had suffered an episode of cerebral oedema two months before his death when he was in Hong Kong for a dubbing session.
The actor was taken to Baptist Hospital where cerebral oedema was diagnosed and Lee was then treated with mannitol.
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The study claimed Bruce had multiple risk factors for hyponatremia, including drinking high quantities of liquid and using cannabis, which increases thirst. The imbalance causes cells in the body to swell, including those in the brain.
Bruce's death has been surrounded by conspiracy theories for decades that include that he may have been assassinated by Chinese gangsters, poisoned by a jealous lover or was the victim of a curse.
Lee's wife Linda, 77, revealed that the 'Enter The Dragon' star was on a fluid-based diet of carrot and apple juice during the time he passed away suddenly. Meanwhile, Matthew Polly, who wrote the 2018 biography 'Bruce Lee, A Life' referred to Bruce's repeated water intake on the evening of his death. Bruce has been reported to have frequently used cannabis and in one letter described himself as "stoned as hell."
The study concluded that Lee died from a specific form of kidney dysfunction: the inability to excrete enough water to maintain water homeostasis, which is mainly a tubular function. This may lead to hyponatremia, cerebral oedema and death within hours if excess water intake is not matched by water excretion in urine, which is in line with the timeline of Lee’s demise.
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Brandon Lee
Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee were a father and son linked by the action-packed world of martial arts films and, some say, by an ancient Chinese curse that killed them both. Bruce Lee’s film career began in Hong Kong. With his explosive power and fluid grace, he almost single-handedly created an audience for martial arts films. In the summer of 1973, Lee was 32-years-old and on the brink of international stardom. Then on July 20th, he took a prescription drug for a headache and laid down for a nap. Bruce Lee never got up. His funeral drew more than 25,000 mourners. Some said that Lee died from a family curse. But after an unprecedented nine-day inquest, the coroner announced his findings—Bruce Lee had died from a freak allergic reaction to a pain remedy. Author John Little has written extensively about the life of Bruce Lee:
“Here we have this paragon of fitness, one of the most lethal human beings with his hands or his feet taken out… by a headache tablet. But it happens. And it only seems all the more unbelievable when it happens to someone who is larger than life.
At the time, Bruce’s son, Brandon, was just eight-years-old and already following in his father’s footsteps. This is an excerpt from an interview Brandon recorded just prior to his untimely death:
“I started training with my dad really as soon as I could walk. I mean, my dad was a really diligent trainer, and he always had people over at the house practicing. In fact, I remember when I was a little kid, a lot of my friends didn’t want to come over to the house because there were always these men in the back yard screaming and breaking things.”
A live lead tip was lodged in the gun
Brandon followed Bruce’s path to the big screen as a star of martial arts films. He was 28-years-old when he was fatally shot on the set of his fifth feature, “The Crow”. Was he also a victim of the Lee family curse? Just like Bruce Lee’s death, the shooting of Brandon Lee renewed speculation about the Lee curse. But can this tragedy really be attributed to supernatural forces? After nearly 50 eyewitnesses and more than a dozen ballistics tests, detectives Rodney Simmons and Brian Pettus of the Wilmington, North Carolina Police Department, pieced together the strange six-week journey of the bullet destined to kill Brandon Lee. According to Detective Simmons, the bullets were purchased at a pawnshop:
“They were filming a pawnshop scene. And they needed items from an actual pawnshop. So they went to one of the local pawnshops in Wilmington.”
Was this bullet destined to kill Brandon Lee?
A stagehand gathered hundreds of props, among them was a box of live .44 magnum bullets. According to Detective Pettus, the first link in the fatal chain of events was now in place:
“They dressed the set up with all the items that they received. They placed the .44 rounds on a counter that was used in the scene. The stunt coordinator said when he found the live ammunition on the set, he was livid. The bottom line rule is that you don’t have live ammunition on a set.”
The stunt coordinator locked the bullets in the trunk of his car, where they would remain for another two weeks. It was one of these bullets that would eventually kill Brandon Lee. Understanding the tragic events to come required some knowledge of bullets and blanks. A live bullet has a lead tip, a load of gunpowder, and an explosive charge known as a primer. Once the trigger is pulled the hammer hits the primer. The primer then detonates, igniting the powder. The explosive force of burning powder shoots the lead tip towards the target. Blanks are bullets with a harmless disc of cardboard instead of a lead tip and have a smaller gunpowder load. They may have one-quarter or one half the normal charge. When fired, blanks create a visible but harmless flash. A dummy round looks like a bullet but cannot be fired. It has the cartridge and the lead tip only. No gunpowder, no primer. On the set of “The Crow,” the crew needed blanks. To save time, the fateful decision was made to modify the live rounds that they had. According to Detective Pettus, the crew removed the lead tip and powder, leaving only the cartridge and primer:
“So what they did is they fired off some of the blanks that they’d made and took those casings and put the lead tips back in the casings. But what they didn’t do was check the primers to see if they’d all been fired when they made the dummy rounds. So they got some mixed up. So they made at least one dummy round that had a primer still intact.”
Is an ancient curse to blame for their deaths?
That one dummy round had an explosive primer and a lead tip. The crew used the dummy rounds for close-ups of someone firing a .44 magnum. The detectives said that at least two people heard a popping noise. No one realized it was the sound of a primer firing—exploding with just enough force to dislodge the lead tip from the bullet casing and wedge it into the gun barrel. There it would remain, undetected for another 14 days, awaiting its fateful meeting with Brandon Lee.
North Carolina officials concluded that the film company’s biggest failures were not having a gun expert on the set and taking shortcuts to save time and money. However, the chain of negligence involved so many people that convicting any one of them was unlikely. No criminal charges were filed. In the end, it seemed that Brandon Lee was truly a victim of circumstance. Or was he, as some claim, the final casualty of the family curse?
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5 Comments
Patrick
I read a behind the scenes book on this movie that a crew member wrote and is was mess of a production. People overworked, long hours and rushing things. Then having live ammunition on set…just stupid and lazy. Just look at the Rust movie recently, live ammo on set and someone was killed. Reply
William
if it was indeed a ‘Family Curse’ then why hasn’t the rest of the family been effected by this curse. Same can be said about the Superman curse George Reeves Died while he was known for playing Superman and Christopher Reeves became Paralyzed from the neck down 7years after he played Superman for the 4th time. Should we say its a Curse that 2 Actors who have been directed by Justin Lin have died during production of Fast and Furious 6 (Paul Walker) and Star Trek Beyond (Anton Yelchin)? All these was just accidents Reply
Boomer
Why would anyone call it a “family curse” just because a father and son had died? When i read the title i thought the odd deaths were going to back at least 2 or 3 more generations. Was UM running out of ideas at the time? Reply
Chanita
Brandon Was Killed By Mistake They Probably Didn’t Have The Saftey Caps On And That Could Have Cost Him His Life! Reply
Dahlia
I believe it was simply an accident, though preventable. Very depressing case. What a talented and handsome man he was, just like his father. RIP Brandon and Bruce. Reply
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Did A Family Curse Cause The Untimely Death Of Bruce Lee And His Son Brandon?
In 1973, famed martial artist Bruce Lee was killed by a brain aneurysm after taking a medication given to him by a friend. His sudden death was surrounded by questions, many of which were never answered. Two decades later, Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee's son, was shot and killed while filming a movie. A prop gun had somehow jammed and fired a dummy bullet into his abdomen, causing him to bleed out.
The deaths of Bruce and Brandon Lee have given rise to many conspiracy theories, some absolutely absurd, some pretty fascinating - including the theory of the Lee family curse. This curse has supposedly killed off numerous people in the Lee family, not just Bruce and Brandon. It's known as "the Bruce Lee curse," but the misfortune seems to extend back longer than even Bruce's life.
Is Bruce Lee's family cursed? There's no way of knowing whether or not the Lee curse exists for sure. But whether these tragedies were supernatural in origin or all too human, they're still heartbreaking.
Along the way, he uncovers dark secrets and encounters various characters who have fallen victim to the curse. As Ethan delves further into the curse's origins, he realizes that there may be a way to break the curse and free the town from its eternal torment. However, this journey is not without its dangers, as he encounters numerous obstacles, including the witch herself, who will stop at nothing to protect her curse. "The Curse of the Fold" explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the power of love in overcoming darkness. Through his vivid and captivating storytelling, Shawn James creates a world that is both terrifying and enchanting, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire novel. With its richly developed characters, intricate plotline, and hauntingly beautiful descriptions, "The Curse of the Fold" is a must-read for fans of suspenseful and supernatural fiction. Shawn James' masterful writing style and ability to create a sense of atmosphere make this novel an unforgettable reading experience. In conclusion, "The Curse of the Fold" is a thrilling and captivating novel that showcases Shawn James' talent for storytelling. Through its tale of redemption and the battle against dark forces, this novel leaves a lasting impression on its readers. Dive into the darkness and unravel the secrets of Foldingshire in this mesmerizing novel..
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