According to her family
CoCo Lee, a popular singer from Hong Kong known for her performances at the Oscars and great worldwide music career, passed away on Wednesday. Lee attempted suicide on Sunday and was taken to the hospital as per her family said . They claimed that attempts to rouse Lee from a coma after her arrival at the hospital were unsuccessful. She was 48 years old. According to Lee’s sisters, this year marks the 30th anniversary of her singing career. The singer’s sisters, Nancy and Carol, confirmed her passing on Instagram in a post that described the singer’s prolonged battle with mental illness. According to the sisters, Lee’s mental health had “dramatically deteriorated over the last few months.”
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In a video that China Daily Hong Kong released this year, Lee expressed her belief in breaking through barriers, which she acknowledged wasn’t simple. She says, at least I had the guts to try it, she added. “Because once someone accomplishes it, other Asians and Chinese artists realize, ‘Hey we’ve got a chance. Why are we not doing this? CoCo completed the task. We must carry out this. Think broadly, please. Take on the entire planet. Let everyone know how talented we are. To me, this is what matters most. Change the course of history and music forever. Lee moved to San Francisco from Hong Kong when she was a child, alongside her mother and two older sisters.
In detail about the singer
Singer, songwriter, and actor CoCo Lee is a well-known Hong Kong-American artist. She was born in Hong Kong on January 17, 1975. Ferren Lee-Kelly is CoCo's birth name, and she also goes by the Chinese name Li Wenqi. Early in the 1990s, CoCo Lee came into prominence and swiftly rose to become one of the most popular and significant Chinese pop performers of the era. When she won the New Talent Singing Awards in Hong Kong in 1993 at the age of 17, she began her singing career. She gained notoriety as a result of this triumph and penned a recording deal with Capital Artists.
CoCo's debut album - "Coco Lee,"
A compilation of English and Mandarin songs was published in the US in 1994. Later, she released albums in both languages, solidifying her reputation as a multilingual musician with a large fan base in both Asia and the West. CoCo Lee has had a successful recording career, releasing albums like “Promise” (1995), “Sincere” (1997), “Di Da Di” (1998), “Just No Other Way” (2000), and “Exposed” (2005). She has worked with prominent musicians like Julio Iglesias, Kelly Price, and Shaggy, and her music spans several genres, including pop, R&B, and dance. Numerous honors, including the Golden Melody Award for Best Female Mandarin Artist, the MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist Mainland China and Hong Kong, and the World Music Award for World’s Best Selling Chinese Female Artist, have been bestowed upon CoCo Lee as a result of her talent and popularity.
A Multi-talent Artist
Apart from her successful music career, CoCo Lee has also ventured into acting. She made her acting debut in the 1997 Hong Kong film “Out of Control” and went on to appear in other movies such as “Master Q 2001” (2001) and “The Monkey King: The Legend Begins” (2016). CoCo Lee's influence extends beyond her artistic endeavors. She has been actively involved in philanthropy and charity work, supporting causes such as children’s education and disaster relief efforts. Throughout her career, CoCo Lee has showcased her exceptional vocal abilities, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dynamic performances. She continues to be a celebrated figure in the Asian music industry and remains an inspiration to aspiring artists around the world.