‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ singer CoCo Lee dies at 48

Internationally acclaimed singer CoCo Lee, famous for her performance in ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’, died at 48.

Breaking the news: CoCo Lee, who had a successful career in singing and songwriting in three languages, died on July 06, 2023 in a Hong Kong hospital following an attempted suicide at her home.
* Her sisters, Nancy and Carol Lee, revealed her death via social media and indicated that CoCo Lee had been battling depression for several years.

Career highlights: Lee was a prominent figure in the Asian music industry where she recorded 18 studio albums in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
* She became the first person of Chinese descent to perform at the Academy Awards in 2001, for the song “A Love Before Time” from ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’.
* Lee was also recognized for singing the Mandarin version of the theme song “Reflection” for Disney’s Mulan, and “Before I Fall In Love” from the movie ‘Runaway Bride’.
* She gained international fame from her English-language albums and singles, such as her dance track “Do You Want My Love”.

Personal Life: Born as Ferren Lee in Hong Kong, she moved to the United States as a child, attending school in San Francisco.
* Lee steadily made her way in the music career after placing high in a singing competition in Hong Kong and releasing her first album in 1994.
* Nancy Lee, her sister, noted that CoCo worked hard to fight depression but it eventually got the better of her.

Remembering the star: Friends and acquaintances remember Lee for her unique voice and her contributions to the music industry.
* Concert promoter Terry Pan praised her distinctive voice and her talent as an interpreter of R&B songs.
* Nancy Lee stated that CoCo had worked tirelessly to create a new world for Chinese singers in the international music scene and that they are proud of her.

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