Bruce Lee: Still Kicking

was the most influential martial artist of the 20th century,an iconic figure whose films brought him worldwide popularity and helped spark interest in the martial arts in the West. Though he , at 32, he still looms large on the pop culture landscape. Opening this week in Asia is Bruce Lee, My Brother ,a film about his Hong Kong childhood as told through the memories of his siblings. Early next yearColumbia Pictures will release a film version of Lee's 1960s American TV show, The Green Hornet , in which he starred as crime-fighting sidekick Kato. A Broadway musical based on the life of Lee is also due next year.

Bruce Lee: Born a Dragon

In 1973, martial arts master Bruce Lee was young and in seemingly good health. But while planning his next movie in Hong Kong, he suffered a cerebral edema and died July 20. Only 32 at the time of his death, Lee didn't have many years to make his mark — but the legacy he left is indelible. During his short life, he brought martial arts to Hollywood, ushering in a karate craze in the U.S. and helping to elevate the perception of Asian actors. He taught martial arts, invented Jeet Kune Do, and even wrote poetry.

Buffalo Bob Smith: It's Howdy Doody Time!

Buffalo Bob Smith and Howdy Doody: the two were inextricably linked thanks to pioneering children's television show "Howdy Doody," which ran on NBC from December 1947 through September 1960.

Ronit Elkabetz (1964 - 2016), award-winning Israeli actress

Ronit Elkabetz, an award-winning Israeli actress, screenwriter, and director, died April 19 of cancer in Tel Aviv, Israel, according to Variety and multiple other news sources. She was 51.

Connie Sawyer (1912 – 2018), known as Hollywood’s oldest working actress

Appeared in “Dumb and Dumber,” “Seinfeld,” and “The Office”…

Ella Brennan (1925–2018), New Orleans restaurateur

Pioneered nouvelle Creole cuisine at the iconic Commander's Palace.

Claude Lanzmann (1925–2018), director of acclaimed Holocaust documentary “Shoah”

Claude Lanzmann, French director of the acclaimed Holocaust documentary “Shoah.”

Gail Sheehy (1933–2020), journalist and author

Gail Sheehy was a journalist and author known for her best-selling book “Passages” and as a writer for New York Magazine.

Jimi Hendrix Died 50 Years Ago—Here Are His Greatest Performances

Jimi Hendrix didn't invent playing the electric guitar, but he took it to a level not seen before — and arguably never duplicated since his passing from a drug overdose on September 18, 1970, at only 27 years old. He was also a tremendous songwriter who created timeless rock classics, though he only released three studio albums. His live performances were legendary, and his "Star Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock festival is one of the most iconic concert moments in rock history. Here are ten of Jimi Hendrix's greatest songs:

Luis Palau (1934–2021), evangelist called “the Billy Graham of Latin America”

Luis Palau was a popular Christian evangelist who worked with and became one of his successors as he preached to the Spanish-speaking audience.

Bappi Lahiri (1952–2022), India’s “Disco King”

Bappi Lahiri was a popular Bollywood singer and composer who was known as the “Disco King” of India.

Stuart Hodes (1924–2023), dancer in the Martha Graham Dance Company

Stuart Hodes was a dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, who went on to dance on Broadway and television.

Larry Allen (1971–2024), Dallas Cowboys’ Hall of Fame lineman

Larry Allen was an offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.

Calvin Jones (1970–2025), star Cornhuskers running back

Calvin Jones was a star running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who later won a Super Bowl ring playing with the Green Bay Packers.