The Hong Kong singer was best known for her hit single ‘Do You Want My Love’, and is mourned by family, friends and fans
Coco Lee, the celebrated Hong Kong American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actress, has died at the age of 48. Her sisters, Carol Lee and Nancy Lee, announced her death on Facebook, adding that she had been in a coma since she attempted to commit suicide over the weekend. According to the sisters, the pop star had been battling depression for a number of years.
The sisters go on to share that they are focusing on caring for their elderly mother and have requested privacy and prayers during this period.
Born on January 17, 1975, Lee was a prominent figure in Asian pop and would go on to reach global fame. With a captivating stage presence and powerful vocals, she first embarked upon her career in Hong Kong, and then in 1994 broke into Taiwan’s Mandopop music scene with two hit albums.
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Lee reached international heights when her single Do You Want My Love hit number four on the US Billboard charts in 1999. She is also remembered for a captivating performance at the 2000 Oscars, where she sang A Love Before Time, which featured in the soundtrack for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and was nominated for Best Original Song. She voiced Mulan in the Mandarin version of Disney’s 1998 animated movie of the same name.
Since news of her death, messages of condolences and tributes from Asian celebrities, including her former co-stars, have poured in over social media.
If you, or someone you know, are struggling with mental health issues or are having suicidal thoughts, reach out for help.