Bruce Lee’s net worth at the time of his death

Bruce Lee may not have had the longest career in Hollywood before he died “suddenly and mysteriously” on July 20, 1973, “just six days before [his film] Enter the Dragon was set to be released,” according to Newsweek; however, he still managed to become a wealthy man before he passed away. The actor and martial arts superstar was worth $10 million at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

What makes that number even more impressive is that Lee seems to have manifested that exact amount. Before he found fame and fortune, Quartz explains that the performer penned a letter in 1969 that spelled out his “Definite Chief Aim,” which included how much money he wanted to make.

“I, Bruce Lee, will be the first highest paid Oriental super star in the United States,” he reportedly wrote. “In return I will give the most exciting performances and render the best of quality in the capacity of an actor.” He then went on to state that starting the next year, beyond living the way he pleased and achieving “inner harmony and happiness,” he would “achieve world fame and from then onward till the end of 1980 … will have in my possession $10,000,000.”

Talk about making your dreams come true! Sadly, he didn’t have very long to enjoy that money before he passed away.

Written by: Nicki