Coco
Lee,
a Chinese
American singer and songwriter who had a successful
career in Asia and the United States, died on Wednesday in Hong
Kong. She was 48.
The
cause of death was suicide, according to a statement from her sisters, Carol and
Nancy Lee. Ms. Lee was taken to a hospital on Sunday after she attempted
suicide at her home, they said.
Ms.
Lee had been suffering from depression for several years, her sisters said. She
had sought professional help, but her condition deteriorated in recent months.
Ms.
Lee was born in Hong Kong in 1975 and moved to the United States when she was
12 years old. She began her singing career in the early 1990s and quickly
became a popular star in Asia. She released her first English-language album in
1999 and performed at the Academy Awards in 2001.
In
addition to her singing career, Ms. Lee also voiced the lead character in the
Mandarin version of Disney's 1998 animated film "Mulan." She was also
known for her work in charity and was a vocal advocate for mental health awareness.
Ms.
Lee's death is a tragic loss to the music world. She was a talented singer and
songwriter who had a bright future ahead of her. Her sisters said that she will
be remembered for her "excellent live performances" and her
"tireless work to open up a new world for Chinese singers in the
international music scene."
If
you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. You are not
alone. There are people who care about you and want to help. You can call the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.
Resources:
· National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
· Text HOME to 741741
· SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources
Coco Lee's life and career:
· She was born in Hong Kong on January 17, 1975, to a Chinese father and an Indonesian mother.
· She moved to the United States with her family when she was 12 years old and settled in San Francisco.
· She began her singing career in the early 1990s and quickly became a popular star in Asia.
· She released her first English-language album in 1999, titled "Just No Other Way."
· She performed at the Academy Awards in 2001, singing the song "A Love Before Time" from the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
· She voiced the lead character in the Mandarin version of Disney's 1998 animated film "Mulan."
· She was a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and was a recipient of the Asian American Psychological Association's 2019 APA Excellence in Mental Health Advocacy Award.
In
addition to her singing and acting career, Lee was also a successful
businesswoman. She founded her own record label, Coco Music, in 2000. She also
launched her own fashion line, Coco Lee Collection, in 2007.
Lee's
death is a tragic loss to the music and entertainment world. She was a talented
singer, songwriter, and actress who had a bright future ahead of her. She will
be remembered for her beautiful voice, her passionate performances, and her
tireless work to promote Chinese culture.
Here
are some additional resources for people who are struggling with thoughts of
suicide:
· The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
· The Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
· The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
· The Jed Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org/
· The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/
If
you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
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Suicide, Depression, Mental health, Advocacy, Inspiration, Talent, Passion, Legacy,
Asian American, International music, Pop star, Fashionista, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist,
Advocate for mental health, Voice for change
