CoCo Lee's sisters noted in their Instagram post that 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Lee's singing career, which included international acclaim for her top-selling songs and 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," they wrote. "We are proud of her!"
Earlier this year, Lee had undergone pelvic and thigh surgery to address a pre-existing injury reawakened during a 2022 dance rehearsal, according to BBC. Her Facebook posts suggest the difficulties she faced during recovery. On March 8, she noted her surgery had been successful. "Even though I'm in a lot of pain and I have to re-learn how to walk again, I know I can do it," she wrote at that time. Five days later, she addressed Michelle Yeoh, a role model for Asian actors, in another post: "This year, I'm re-learning how to walk, while you're shining at the Oscars." Lee offered congratulations to the Oscar-winning actor, adding that she felt "touched and proud."
Sadly, just a few months after sending this message, Lee joined the ranks of beloved stars lost in 2023.
