Is Robert Baker alive?

MG Lerox · 05-08-2011, 05:33 PM

Some sources mentioned that he died in 1993, but as i heared that is hoax

Anyone know what really happened to him?

Karlos · 05-08-2011, 06:56 PM

As far as I'm aware, Baker did indeed pass away sometime during the early 90s.

According to a Wiki entry for him:

"Different sources report that Baker died between 1992 and 1994 due to either stroke, cancer, heart attack, or cirrhosis of the liver."

Of course, Wiki isn't exactly infallible but it does chime with other internet entries for him.

Tigerstyles · 05-08-2011, 08:46 PM

Yes he passed, i got to meet him few years before that though luckily for me

Jesse Smooth · 05-09-2011, 04:12 AM

George Tan was the one who brought him out of obscurity before his passing.

The Dragon · 05-09-2011, 04:31 AM

Supposedly was Lee's "gofer" bringing his contraband into HK.

kowloon · 05-09-2011, 10:04 AM

heart attack !!!

:tinysm ile_angry2_t:

AlbertV · 05-09-2011, 01:00 PM

Bey Logan even mentioned in his book HONG KONG ACTION CINEMA that Robert Baker had died. He said "Lee takes on the late Robert Baker in Fist of Fury".

andy338 · 05-09-2011, 05:36 PM

I think Bey Logan mentions it also on the HKL Fist of Fury commentary.

greenbamboo · 05-13-2011, 11:21 AM

i think he died in 1992 from cirrhosis of the liver due to being a heavy drinker.

DW Forum - Where were Wu Ngan, his wife & all the kids on Friday July 20th, 1973 as Cumberland Road seemed empty apart from Chow & Bruce? Is it true that Bob Baker was in Hong Kong on this day? Any truth in the rumours of Chan Wai Man being with Bruce on this day?

Davis Miller - First, Bob Baker was not in Hong Kong and was not the source for Lee's hashish. I know the source. Ever since 20 July 1973, he has blamed himself for Lee's death. Much more on this in THE LAST DAYS OF BRUCE LEE. At this time, while I'm still researching THE LAST DAYS OF BRUCE LEE, I'll only say this much: Several people were with Bruce Lee throughout the day on 20 July. When the book is published, you'll have the details fully documented.

The Dragon · 05-13-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenbamboo

... DW Forum - Where were Wu Ngan, his wife & all the kids on Friday July 20th, 1973 as Cumberland Road seemed empty apart from Chow & Bruce? Is it true that Bob Baker was in Hong Kong on this day? Any truth in the rumours of Chan Wai Man being with Bruce on this day?

Davis Miller - First, Bob Baker was not in Hong Kong and was not the source for Lee's hashish. I know the source. Ever since 20 July 1973, he has blamed himself for Lee's death. Much more on this in THE LAST DAYS OF BRUCE LEE. At this time, while I'm still researching THE LAST DAYS OF BRUCE LEE, I'll only say this much: Several people were with Bruce Lee throughout the day on 20 July. When the book is published, you'll have the details fully documented.

Funny how that book will never see the light of day...

05-08-2011, 05:33 PM	#1
MG Lerox Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bosnia & Herzegovina Posts: 534	Is Robert Baker alive? Some sources mentioned that he died in 1993, but as i heared that is hoax Anyone know what really happened to him? __________________

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Jesse Smooth Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 588	George Tan was the one who brought him out of obscurity before his passing. __________________ *Linn Haynes 4Life*

05-09-2011, 04:31 AM	#5
The Dragon Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,634	Supposedly was Lee's "gofer" bringing his contraband into HK. __________________ "Don't concentrate on the finger, or you'll miss all that Heavenly Glory!!" -

05-09-2011, 10:04 AM	#6
kowloon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 524	died on 1993 heart attack !!!:tinysm ile_angry2_t:

05-09-2011, 01:00 PM	#7
AlbertV Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,129	Bey Logan even mentioned in his book HONG KONG ACTION CINEMA that Robert Baker had died. He said "Lee takes on the late Robert Baker in Fist of Fury". __________________ http://www.kungfucinema.com/author/AlbertV

05-08-2011, 06:56 PM	#2
Karlos Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Martial World Posts: 1,232	As far as I'm aware, Baker did indeed pass away sometime during the early 90s. According to a Wiki entry for him: "Different sources report that Baker died between 1992 and 1994 due to either stroke, cancer, heart attack, or cirrhosis of the liver." Of course, Wiki isn't exactly infallible but it does chime with other internet entries for him.

05-08-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
Tigerstyles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 544	Yes he passed, i got to meet him few years before that though luckily for me

05-09-2011, 05:36 PM	#8
andy338 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 293	I think Bey Logan mentions it also on the HKL Fist of Fury commentary.

05-13-2011, 11:21 AM	#9
greenbamboo Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 158	i think he died in 1992 from cirrhosis of the liver due to being a heavy drinker. DW Forum - Where were Wu Ngan, his wife & all the kids on Friday July 20th, 1973 as Cumberland Road seemed empty apart from Chow & Bruce? Is it true that Bob Baker was in Hong Kong on this day? Any truth in the rumours of Chan Wai Man being with Bruce on this day? Davis Miller - First, Bob Baker was not in Hong Kong and was not the source for Lee's hashish. I know the source. Ever since 20 July 1973, he has blamed himself for Lee's death. Much more on this in THE LAST DAYS OF BRUCE LEE. At this time, while I'm still researching THE LAST DAYS OF BRUCE LEE, I'll only say this much: Several people were with Bruce Lee throughout the day on 20 July. When the book is published, you'll have the details fully documented.

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