Content material warning: This story discusses suicide.
The estranged husband of CoCo Lee joined their household in paying tribute to the late Disney star and singer.
The Hong-Kong born American performer, who voiced the title character and sang within the Mandarin-dubbed model of Mulan and likewise carried out the Oscar-nominated track “A Love Earlier than Time” for the soundtrack for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, died by suicide at age 48 July 5.
Lee’s husband of 11 years Bruce Rockowitz—a Canadian billionaire from whom she had been separated for greater than a yr, in accordance with a number of experiences—launched an obituary following her demise. It was signed by Lee’s older sisters Carol and Nancy—who had beforehand introduced her demise on Fb—and stepdaughters Rachel and Sarah.
The obituary, printed in Chinese language and posted by a number of retailers, acknowledged that Lee died July 5 “after a protracted wrestle with melancholy” and “with all her household by her aspect.”
The tribute continued, “Coco was a phenomenal, heat and sort individual, in and out. She was an all-around singer-songwriter, a proficient performer, and a lady who cared in regards to the youthful era. A mentor, loving spouse, beloved good friend and expensive member of the family. Her heat and sincerity introduced sunshine to everybody round her. She will probably be deeply missed by the numerous lives she touched. Her affect and lightweight will go on ceaselessly.”
