'Mulan' singer Coco Lee remembered by husband, children after unexpected death

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Coco Lee was a world-renowned singer known for her multiple albums and singing "Reflection" from Disney's "Mulan," as well as songs for movies like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Runaway Bride."

This week it was announced that Lee died after a suicide attempt left her in a coma. After her sisters dedicated a heartfelt post to announce her death, her family, including her sisters, husband Bruce Rockowitz and their two children, also released an obituary obtained by Dimsum Daily Hong Kong.

"It is with immense sadness and disbelief that we announce the passing of CoCo Lee, after a long and courageous battle with depression. CoCo was a beautiful person both inside and out, warm, kind, and full of life," it read.

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Coco Lee was known for her incredible singing career. (Visual China Group via Getty Images)

"She was a multifaceted singer-songwriter, a talented performer, a mentor who cared deeply for the younger generation, a beloved wife, friend, and family member. Her passion and sincerity brought sunshine to everyone around her. The many lives she touched will deeply miss her, but her influence and radiance will continue to shine on forever. Details of her funeral will be announced at a later time."

Coco Lee and husband Bruce Rockowitz share a sweet moment. (Visual China Group via Getty Images)

Her final Instagram post has also been making the rounds, and it tells the tale of a woman who found life "unbearable" at times but still fought to choose happiness.

Written on New Year's Eve last year, Lee wrote, "LOVE & FAITH ~my 2 favorite words that I carry strongly in my heart which I desperately needed to get thru this incredibly difficult year."

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"Life seemed unbearable at times," she continued, "but I adapted the attitude of a ‘female warrior’ to face them head on fearlessly but always had the biggest smile and big fat laughters!"

"Strength, courage, [and] bravery is within all of us so use them. U will gain most precious ‘Wisdom’ which will change ur perspective on life from here onward. Be a hungry mind that constantly wanna learn [and] grow and to gain a treasure chest of wisdom."

Coco Lee was a wife and mother of two daughters. (AP Photo, File)

She shared, "My goal in 2023 is to share my life story [and] how i faced major life changing hurdles [and] still manage to keep a positive attitude. I am happy to say I am finally living the real me. It’s the best feeling [and] I’m grateful everyday to be alive [and] I get to share my thoughts with u. My dear friends… Be U n Live U! Remember there’s only 1 of u in the world, u r one of a kind."

Lee continued, "Life can be too short so dare to dream big! Everything in life is a choice so choose what brings u joy [and] meaning. Say bye bye to 2022, [and] farewell to all the s--- that happened. In 2023~Live a life of good intentions, truth, have faith in what u do, SMILE [and] choose happy!!!"

Coco Lee was said to have struggled with depression for years. (AP Photo/Billy Dai, File)

"Be a winner, not a victim," she urged her followers. "Don’t take things personal, never judge a book by it’s cover, do care about the suffering of others [and] try to help if u can, love our Mother Earth, be a good listener, gain wisdom, and have abundance of love to give to others. Be the boss of ur own life. Stand up for something u believe in. Be an influential figure to inspire people. And keep Spreading LOVE & POSITIVITY everywhere."

Of herself, she wrote, "I’m a female warrior baby! Just like The Great Wall of China I will never fall. If I can overcome anything, so can u! You are not alone, no matter how hard life gets, I’m with u."

She added the hashtags "new year," "new beginnings," "be strong," "be yourself" and "love yourself."

Coco Lee had many fans all over the world. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Friends and fans alike flooded the comments of this post after the announcement of her death, writing things like, "We’ll carry your beautiful message and your spirit forward. Thank you for being the lamp that light up our paths. Fly free now away from pain and suffering. Love you."

Lee’s sisters confirmed on social media that the singer attempted suicide over the weekend and was rushed to a hospital. They said she was in a coma and died on Wednesday.

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"With great sadness, we are here [to] break the most devastating news: CoCo had been suffering from depression for a few years but her condition deteriorated drastically over the last few months. Although, CoCo sought professional help and did her best to fight depression, sadly that demon inside of her took the better of her," her sisters Carol and Nancy wrote on their social media accounts. 

Coco Lee passed away on July 5. (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

They added that this year marks the 30th year of her singing career, saying, "in the past 29 years, she’s won countless international acclaims with top selling songs and has left audience w an astounding impression of her excellent live performances. CoCo is also known to have worked tirelessly to open up a new world for Chinese singers in the international music scene, and she went all out to shine for the Chinese. We are proud of her!"

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Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report.