HONG KONG — A somber gathering took place to honor the late Coco Lee, a beloved American singer, and songwriter of Hong Kong origin.
The event marked her funeral after a remarkable three-decade-long career. Friends, family, and countless fans came together on Monday to pay their final respects to the star who passed away at the age of 48.
Outside the funeral home situated in the eastern part of Hong Kong island, nearly a thousand mourners, many dressed in black, patiently queued in the sweltering summer heat. The funeral hall, initially reserved for a private service, was opened to the public as a tribute to Coco Lee’s widespread impact.
Among the sea of devoted fans, a poignant banner displayed an image of Coco Lee in a graceful white dress ascending a flight of pearl stairs. It bore the heartfelt message, “The love you leave behind has become an ocean of stars.”
One devoted admirer, Angie Zhang, 41, traveled all the way from Shanghai to pay her respects. She shared that she and her future husband had formed a special connection during their university days through Coco Lee’s music.
They had chosen Lee’s songs for their dance performances, and her music had become an integral part of their journey together. With heavy hearts, they joined the gathering to accompany Coco Lee on her final journey.
The news of her passing left them speechless, but they wanted to express their gratitude and bid farewell with a wreath of flowers as a symbol of their enduring love and admiration for the talented artist.
People.com reported that CoCo Lee, the singer and voice of ‘Mulan,’ experienced depression for several years before she died by suicide at age 48 on July 5, 2023. (ai/mnm)
