Gene LeBell, Famed Stuntman, Martial Artist And Bruce Lee’s Teacher Dies At 89

LeBell was a martial artist, referee, judo champion and stuntman. Brian To via Getty Images Gene LeBell, a renowned stuntman who trained Bruce Lee and inspired the likes of Quentin Tarantino, died in his sleep Tuesday morning at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was known by many as the “Godfather of Grappling,” and influenced fighters around the world. LeBell was 89 years old. Advertisement “It is with a heavy heart that we recognize our past member and friend, Mr. Gene LeBell, has passed on. There’s way too much to say to even begin… Read Full Article