Yes its true, really sad

Just received an email from Paul Bax, this is what was on it

With great regret I am unfortunately announcing the death of Herb Jackson, Bruce Lee's close friend and student. Herb was known as a great engineer and maker of Lee's equipment. When Herb turned 50 he spent a month in Hong Kong in 1972 with Lee building his equipment for Lee's new home away from home. He was 85 years old at the time of his passing.