Lee Van Cleef, the American actor known for his sharp eyes, rugged face, and commanding presence, became one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars in Western classics like *For a Few Dollars More* and *The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.* But behind that steely image was a man who had fought a battle far tougher than anything on screen. In 1958, a near-f*tal car accident shattered his left knee, leaving him in constant pain. Doctors told him he would never ride a horse again — a devastating blow for a We