Bruce Lee’s family has decided to offer a reaction to the Star Wars lightsaber rendition of one of the man’s best scenes that is taking the internet by storm.
Bruce Lee is a popular culture icon. The martial arts legend and film hero has inspired generations of people from all walks of life through his storied career. One fan decided to give Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury fight scene a new addition, dubbing over the fighters’ weapons with lightsabers.
The viral video has managed to get a reaction from some notable people in the world of martial arts and MMA, including UFC President Dana White.
“This is SO BAD ASS!!!!”
This is SO BAD ASS!!!! pic.twitter.com/HlZ4b4MTFG
— Dana White (@danawhite) January 13, 2018
Now the official Bruce Lee Twitter account, as operated by the martial artist’s daughter Shannon Lee, has decided to chime in with a response.
Shannon Lee went to the social media platform to state:
“This. Is. Awesome. Shout out to Patrick Nan for creating this. Be sure to check out Patrick’s YouTube page. #BruceLee #Jedi”
This. Is. Awesome. Shout out to Patrick Nan for creating this. Be sure to check out Patrick’s YouTube page. #BruceLee #Jedi pic.twitter.com/e59YDzNlsK
— Bruce Lee (@brucelee) January 16, 2018
Bruce Lee passed away at the age of 32 in 1973, four years before the original Star Wars ever hit theaters.