Hong Kong-American pop singer Coco Lee dies by suicide at 48

Hong Kong-born American pop singer Coco Lee, beloved in Asia for her diva riffs and as the voice of Disney's "Mulan" in Mandarin, died Wednesday, according to an announcement from her family.

The 48-year-old had suffered from depression in recent years, "but her condition deteriorated drastically over the last few months", sisters Carol Lee and Nancy Lee said in an Instagram post.

She



was hospitalised Sunday after attempting to take her own life, they said.

"Despite the best efforts of the hospital team to rescue and treat her from her coma, she finally passed away on 5 July, 2023."

Born January 17, 1975, in British-ruled Hong Kong, Lee -- who also grew up in California -- gained prominence in the 90s for her strong voice, crescendoing vocal riffs and soulful ballads.