Ferren “Coco” Lee was born in Hong Kong but grew up in the United States. She started performing on stage in 1993, but the whole world heard about her eight years later, when she recorded the song “Do You Want My Love”, which was especially liked in the USA and Asian countries.
This famous song comes from her first English-language album “Just No Other Way”, which was released in 1999. However, the greatest publicity was brought to her by the song “A Love Before Time” from the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, which was nominated for an Oscar. In 2001, she sang it at the awards ceremony, becoming the first Chinese-American to perform at the Oscars.
Coco Lee is dead. She struggled with depression for years
The death of the singer was announced by her sisters on social media. Carol and Nancy said Coco had been suffering from depression for several years and that her condition had gotten worse over the past few months.
“Although she sought professional help and did what she could to fight her depression, unfortunately this demon won over her,” the singer’s sisters said. On Sunday, July 2, Coco Lee was found in her home. She was quickly transported to the hospital in order to save her life, and the medics decided to put the artist into a pharmacological coma. Unfortunately, the woman died on Wednesday, July 5. Her sisters paid tribute to her in an Instagram post and reminded her of her contributions to the country:
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of CoCo’s singing career. Over the past 29 years, she has garnered countless international acclaim with her best-selling songs and left an astonishing impression on audiences with her brilliant live performances. CoCo is also known for working tirelessly to open up a new world for Chinese singers in the international music scene and did her best to shine for the Chinese people. We are proud of her! – we read.
“As the CoCo family, we are very grateful and honored to have such a great and outstanding sister. We are grateful to God for giving us such a good angel. We know that she has now gone to a happier place (…) Now our greatest responsibility is to take care of for our elderly mother. I hope that everyone will pray for this poor old lady and give us time and privacy to heal, “admitted the sisters of the late artist.
“Finally, we would like to thank the medical staff once again for their dedication in caring throughout the process. At the same time, we hope that everyone will not only miss CoCo, but also share her radiant smile, treat people sincerely and spread kindness and love to everyone around us and continue CoCo’s wish that everyone around her feel her love and happiness” – with these words they ended this farewell entry.
Coco was married to Bruce Rockowitz, who was once the CEO of Li & Fung, a Hong Kong shipping company. They married in 2011 in Hong Kong, and the ceremony was widely reported in the local media. Musicians at the wedding included: Bruno Mars and the band Black Eyed Peas.
You need help?
If you are experiencing difficulties and are thinking about taking your own life or want to help a person at risk of suicide, remember that you can use the free help numbers:
- Support Center for Adults in Mental Crisis: 800-70-2222
- Helpline for Children and Youth: 116 111
- Emotional support phone for adults: 116 123
Here you will find more information on how to help yourself or others, as well as contacts to organizations that help people in crisis and their loved ones.
If your life is in danger from suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide, for immediate crisis intervention, call the police on 112 or go to the A&E department of your local psychiatric hospital.
Source: Gazeta
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