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David Lea's friends and relatives inform him of his dedication to the art

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 18, 2022
On August 6, Stuntman David Lea died of lung cancer at the age of 67. Lea doubled up for Michael Keaton in Batman films, survived brutal battle scenes with Sylvester Stallone in Tango & Cash, and performed with many other A-listers in films including Wild, Wild West, and The Commando. In exclusive interviews with DailyMail.com, Lea's daughter, colleagues, and coworkers discuss how British-born Lea was tenacious and dedicated to his work. In exclusive interviews with DailyMail.com, Lea's daughter, colleagues, and coworkers talk about how British-born Lea was adamant as nails and committed to his work. Nora Perez, Lea's trainee stuntman, narrated how he took a knife down to the bone on camera, but didn't flinch until the scene was over. Lea's daughter Angel said he wasn't working until a few weeks ago and that his lung cancer battle was swift.