Coco Li, the Chinese-American singer-songwriter best known for singing the Oscar-nominated song in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, died Wednesday. she was 48 years old.
A statement from sisters Carol Lee and Nancy Lee said the cause of death was suicide, but did not specify where they died. Li said she attempted suicide at her home on Sunday and was taken to hospital.
“Koko has been suffering from depression for several years, but in the last few months her symptoms have worsened exponentially,” the sisters wrote. She said, “Koko sought her professional help and did her best to fight her depression, but sadly, the demons within her caused her to suffer. .”
Lee had a successful pop career in Asia, but is best known to American audiences for singing “A Love Before Time” in the 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. was The song was nominated for an Oscar for Best New Song, and she performed it in front of millions of television viewers at the Academy Awards in March 2001.
“By combining the flavors and textures of Eastern music with the orchestral colors and subtle lyrics of Western culture, the magic of this stunningly beautiful film is truly realized in this evocative love ballad,” said actress Julia Stiles. There is,” he said while introducing Mr. Lee’s acting.
Her career as a recording artist began in 1993, just after graduating from high school, when she was the runner-up in a singing contest sponsored by TVB, a Hong Kong television station. Lee entered the contest on a whim, she told T.San Francisco Chronicle 2000 was a success.
“I was timid when I was a kid,” she said. “I used to hide in the bathroom and sing in the shower. I always expected my sister Nancy to be that singer. I never thought that would become me.”
However, a runner-up finish in the TVB contest led to the release of their debut album in 1994 on a Taiwanese record label. “My goal in my career as a singer is not to stay in one place,” she told a TV reporter. 1997 South China Morning PostHe said he would like to work in Asia and the United States.
In 1999, Lee released her first full-length English album, Just No Other Way, featuring pop and R&B songs. One song, ‘Before I Fall In Love’, was included on the soundtrack to Julia Roberts’ film ‘Runaway Bride’.
Lee’s career has expanded beyond music. She voiced the main character in the 1998 Disney animated film “Mulan” in the Mandarin version, as well as singing the film’s theme song “Reflection.”
Born in Hong Kong on January 17, 1975, Lee immigrated to the United States and attended middle school and high school in San Francisco. Chosen as Miss Teen Chinatown She briefly attended the University of California, Irvine, intending to study biology and become a doctor, but dropped out after her freshman year, she said. Chronicle.
Li’s sisters said in a statement that this year marks the 30th anniversary of her illustrious singing career. Li “is known for her tireless work on the international music scene to open up new worlds for Chinese singers,” they wrote, adding that her “superb live performances.” is emphasized.
Lee’s survivors include her sister, husband Bruce Rockowitz, and two stepdaughters. A complete list was not immediately available.
Her final single “Tragic” was released in February. In a social media post at the end of 2022, Lee admitted it had been an “unbelievably difficult year” but spread positive thoughts to her followers and described herself as “an influential person who inspires people.” He encouraged them to become
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