Hong Kong singer-songwriter Coco Lee, renowned for voicing Mulan in the Mandarin version of Disney’s Mulan back in 1998, tragically took her own life on Wednesday. She was only 48 years old. According to TMZ, Lee’s sisters revealed that she attempted suicide at home on Sunday and was unable to be saved. She slipped into a coma and ultimately passed away in a hospital. Born in Hong Kong, Lee spent her middle and high school years in San Francisco. She gained recognition as Miss Teen Chinatown in 1991. In their report, TMZ lauds her as “the first Chinese singer to make a big splash in America.” Her hit single “Do You Want My Love” peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Breakout Chart in 1999. Additionally, Lee is known for her songs “Di Da Di,” “Yesterday’s Love,” and “Before I Fall in Love,” which was featured in the film Runaway Bride starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the same year, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
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One of Lee’s notable achievements was her performance of “A Love Before Time” from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The song received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 2001 Academy Awards, making Lee the first Chinese-American singer to perform at the Oscars ceremony. She also served as Chanel’s inaugural Chinese ambassador, judged various reality TV singing competitions in China and Taiwan, and emerged victorious in one of them. Throughout her impressive 30-year career, Lee released a total of 15 albums. Her family revealed that she had been battling depression for years. They emphasized how she dedicated herself tirelessly to paving the way for Chinese singers in the international music scene and always endeavored to represent Chinese talent on a global stage. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help by calling or texting the suicide prevention lifeline at 988.
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