CoCo Lee, a singer, attempted suicide on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, her sisters posted on Facebook that she had died as a result. 48 years old was her age.
Prior to being taken to the hospital on July 2, the celebrity reportedly attempted suicide at home, according to her older sisters. Depression caused her to attempt suicide, which kept her in a coma until she passed away on Wednesday.
CoCo had been struggling with depression for a few years, but the Facebook post stated that “over the past few months, her condition has drastically worsened. ”.
CoCo did her best to fight the feeling of hopelessness and sought out help, but the demon inside of her ultimately triumphed.
The singer-songwriter, who was born in Hong Kong, moved to the US when she was 9 years old before ultimately relocating back to her native country, where she started her musical career.
In the 1998 Chinese adaptation of the Disney film “Mulan,” Lee’s performance as the title character’s voice actress marked a breakthrough. She performed the song’s “Reflection” in Mandarin.
She also made history by becoming the first Chinese American to perform at the Academy Awards, singing “A Love Before Time” from Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” and by being the first person of Chinese origin to represent Chanel as the Asia brand ambassador. ”.
Lee is remembered as a talented and stylish pop phenomenon of the early 2000s who performed frequently and actively in mainland China right up until her death.
Lee recently served as a judge for a number of singing competitions and reality TV programs.
According to her sisters’ post, “CoCo is also known to have worked tirelessly to open up a new world for Chinese singers in the international music scene, and she went all out to shine for the Chinese.”. “We’re pleased with her!”.
In addition to her mother, Bruce Rockowitz, a Canadian businessman who formerly served as the CEO of the Hong Kong supply chain giant Li and Fung, and her two stepdaughters, Lee also leaves behind her husband. Her sisters are left behind as well.
Call 1-888-NYC-WELL to get free, private crisis counseling if you live in New York City and are having suicidal thoughts or are going through a mental health crisis. Outside of the five boroughs, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by calling 988 or online at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
