Pop diva Coco Lee dies aged 48, says family
Born Ferren Lee, the star had first burst onto the Mandopop scene when she was 19 in 1994 with her debut album in Taiwan, charming fans with her powerful vocals, slick dance moves and a bubbly image. Her wide vocal range, reportedly spanning three octaves, earned her the reputation as the “Mariah Carey of Asia”.
“We hope that everyone will not only miss Coco, but also share her bright smile, treat everyone with sincerity, kindness and love, and continue her wish to let everyone around feel her love and happiness,” they said. The post was accompanied by nine photos, including a tattoo of the word “love” on her left wrist and a photo of herself with what appeared to be a drainage bag on her body.
In 2011, Lee married Canadian businessman Bruce Rockowitz, who has two daughters from his previous marriage.In an interview with The Straits Times in 2014, Lee said she would like to be remembered “as an artist who brought entertainment to people”.
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