Bob Wall death: Martial arts star who broke Bruce Lee’s leg while filming Enter the Dragon dies, aged 82

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01/02/2022

Bob Wall, the martial arts star who starred opposite Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, has died, aged 82.

The news was announced via a statement from his family that was shared with TMZ:

Bob was the greatest husband and father. Family was Everything to him. He lived a remarkable life & There is a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. His spirit & legacy will live on forever within us. He was our rock.
Bob Wall death announcement

A cause of death has not been given.

Wall appeared alongside Lee in Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon in 1972 and 1973, respectively.

May your soul rest in peace great Bob.

douglas b davis

Bob accidentally cut Bruce with a real broken bottle. A few stitches and held up production for a few days. Saw Bob interviewed about it and never was there a mention of a broken leg

Scott McKone

I had a 15 minute phone call with Bob a couple of years ago. He was gracious, fun, interesting, opinionated, dynamic and warm. It was a bit surreal with "O'Hara's" voice live and in my ears after 40-some years since I first saw him in Enter The Dragon. It was a call I'm infinitely glad I had. It's undeniable that he was a martial arts movie icon like the others in Bruce Lee's most intimate social / filmmaking circle.

ruber fox

perfeita a fala de douglas b davis.

Samuel Brightman

Aw man, Bob Wall! The man who made Bruce Lee hop in circles! A true leg-end in martial arts. RIP with those high kicks in the sky.

Samuel O'Connor

Oh no, Bob Wall used to kick so much butt in his hayday! Broke Lee's leg, but can't break our hearts. RIP legend! #EnterTheHeavenlyDragon

Timothy Hartley

Awe man, Bob Wall was a true leg-end – literalley, if you count the Bruce Lee story! RIP martial arts maverick. You'll kick it even in the afterlife. 👊😢