Ang Lee Pays Tribute to Coco Lee: Unforgettable Moment at the Oscars

According to Sina Entertainment, on the evening of July 5th, Coco Lee's sister, Sulin Lee, posted a lengthy article on Weibo, stating that Coco Lee passed away on July 2nd due to depression, and all rescue efforts were in vain.

Upon hearing the news of Coco Lee's passing, Ang Lee expressed his shock through his assistant: 'I was deeply shocked by the news of Coco Lee's passing. I remember her as a cheerful and lovely person. I have pleasant memories of recording the end song of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' with her.'

Ang Lee also recalled her performance at the Oscars, where she said, as the first Asian singer to perform at the Academy Awards, she had to give it her all. Ang Lee concluded, 'I miss her.'

In 2001, Coco Lee was invited to perform 'A Love Before Time' at the Oscars, becoming the first Mandarin singer to sing at the Academy Awards. That night, she wore a red cheongsam dress, belting out high notes on the golden revolving staircase, captivating the audience. Today, this scene can only be cherished as a memory.