Coco lee appeared in “Infinity and Beyond”
Coco Lee, a singer and actress originally from Hong Kong, passed away on Wednesday, as announced by her sisters on social media. Her successful career spanned several decades, encompassing numerous albums, movies, and television shows. According to her sisters, Coco had been battling depression for a few years and had attempted to take her own life on Sunday. Despite being hospitalized, she remained in a coma and ultimately passed away at the age of 48.
In their statement, her sisters highlighted the 30th anniversary of Coco’s singing career, during which she garnered international acclaim and impressed audiences with her exceptional live performances. They acknowledged her dedication to promoting Chinese singers in the global music scene and expressed their pride in her achievements. The family requested privacy during this time of mourning, while emphasizing that Coco’s impact would endure.
Coco Lee was born in Hong Kong and raised in the United States. She gained recognition after winning a singing contest during a visit to Hong Kong following high school. Throughout the 1990s, she achieved success in Asia with millions of album sales, releasing music in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Her R&B and hip-hop influenced style also garnered popularity in the United States, leading to her role as the Mandarin voice of Fa Mulan in Disney’s “Mulan” released in 1998.
However, it was her contribution to the 2000 film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” that propelled her to global fame. She performed the romantic ballad “A Love Before Time” in the movie, which went on to receive numerous awards and introduced renowned actresses like Michelle Yeoh to American audiences. Her performance of the song at the 2001 Oscars reached millions of viewers.
In recent years, She appeared on Chinese singing competition television shows such as “Infinity and Beyond” and “Singer.” Her last Instagram post, dated December 31, 2022, acknowledged the challenges of the year and encouraged her followers to remain positive and spread love.
Oscar execution
Lee sang the melody “ A Love Before Time” on Ang Lee’s hit motion picture Squatting Tiger, Covered up Winged serpent and in Walk 2001 she performed the track at the 73rd Institute Grants. The tune was designated for best unique tune and her much-lauded execution of it at the occasion was the primary time a Chinese-American had performed at the Oscars.
News of Coco Lee’s passing elicited shock and sorrow online, with her final Instagram post flooded with condolence messages. Other Hong Kong artists and social media users on platforms like Weibo expressed their condolences and discussed mental health and depression. Ms. Lee’s career also expanded beyond music. She voiced the lead character in the Mandarin version of Disney’s 1998 animated film “Mulan,” in addition to singing the movie’s theme song, “Reflection.”
Many highlighted the disparity between Coco’s cheerful public image and her inner struggles, urging people to support one another with kindness and sensitivity. She was also praised for breaking barriers as an Asian American and serving as a role model for young Chinese women on the global stage.
Her last single, called “Tragic,” was released in February. In a post to her social media at the end of 2022, Ms. Lee acknowledged having had an “incredibly difficult year” but encouraged her followers to spread positivity and “be an influential figure to inspire people.”
CoCo Lee Top song list
- A Love Before Time (Mandarin)
- Before I Fall in Love
- A Love Before Time (English)
- Do You Want My Love
- Wherever You Go
- I Will Be Your Friend
- Did You Really Love Me
- Can We Talk About It
- Just No Other Way (To Love Me)
- All Tied Up in You
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