CoCo Lee, born on January 17, 1975 in Hong Kong, China, is a Chinese pop female singer and film and television actress. In 1993, he won the runner-up in the ‘Rookie Singing Contest’ organized by Hong Kong TVB and made his debut in Hong Kong. In 1994, he released his first music album ‘Love Now’. Coco Lee has become a dazzling star in the Chinese music scene with her unique voice and stage charm. She has collaborated with famous American singers Mariah Carey, Wyclef Jean, etc., and has also sang theme songs for Disney animations ‘Mulan’ and ‘The Lion King 2’. She was named the ‘Light of the Chinese’ by Time Magazine and was also the first Chinese singer to appear on the Oscar Awards stage.
On the evening of July 5, 2023, Coco Lee’s sister Li Silin posted a long post on Weibo stating that Coco Lee committed suicide at home due to depression. After rescue efforts were ineffective, she passed away on July 5. The news shocked the entertainment industry and made countless fans and netizens feel sad and incredible. Because, as a female singer who is good at singing and dancing, Coco Lee has always faced the public with an optimistic and strong attitude. In February this year, Coco Lee underwent surgery to treat a leg injury. She specially posted a message to encourage herself: ‘I am never afraid of any difficulties, and all problems are always solved one by one.’ In the article, she also said to everyone: ‘People are always fragile. This is inevitable, but we must always remember that the sun will come out after the dark clouds pass.”
But they never expected that fans would learn the news of Coco Lee’s suicide tonight from her sister. This reminds us of other stars who have left us due to depression, such as Leslie Cheung, Pauline Chan, Qiao Renliang, Shirley, Kim Jonghyun, etc. These stars shine brightly on stage but suffer in life. Their passing made us realize that depression is a silent killer that knows no borders, no age, no occupation, and can affect anyone around us. We cannot ignore the existence of depression, nor can we have any discrimination or prejudice against patients with depression. We must use love and care to give them more support and hope.
Coco Lee gave us countless happiness and touches with her singing voice and smile. She used her hard work and talent to open up a new world for Chinese singers in the international music scene. She conveyed positive energy and warmth with her kindness and love. We are proud of her and feel sorry for her. We hope she rests in peace in heaven and no longer suffers from depression. We also hope her family can be strong and get through this difficult time. We also hope that all patients with depression can recover soon and regain the confidence and joy of life.
Coco Lee’s death makes us pay more attention to depression.
Depression is a common mental illness, its main manifestations are persistent low mood, loss of interest, self-denial, suicidal tendencies, etc. Depression occurs for many reasons, such as genetic factors, life stress, interpersonal relationships, personality traits, etc. Depression is not an incurable disease. It can be alleviated and improved through drug treatment, psychological counseling, social support, etc. However, many people with depression worsen their condition or experience tragedy because they do not understand their condition or are unwilling to seek help.
As members of society, we have the responsibility and obligation to care for and help those suffering from depression. We can do this through the following aspects:
- Increase awareness and understanding of depression and eliminate misunderstandings and prejudices about depression. Depression is not a sign of weakness or incompetence, nor is it a shameful or pitiful state. Depression is a treatable disease and patients need to be treated with respect and understanding, not ridiculed or discriminated against.
- Pay attention to people around you who may be suffering from depression, such as family members, friends, colleagues, etc. If you find that they have abnormal symptoms such as depression, loss of energy, self-deprecation, autism and withdrawal, you must communicate with them in a timely manner, understand their mental state and troubles, give them listening and comfort, and encourage them to seek professional help.
- Provide positive social support, such as inviting them to participate in some useful activities, sharing some happy things, giving them some warm gifts, etc. These can increase their self-confidence and self-esteem, reduce their loneliness and stress, and stimulate their interest and hope in life.
- Maintain good psychological quality, such as maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude, regulating your emotions, and rationally arranging your time and energy, etc. These can prevent or reduce your own risk of depression and set a good example for those around you.
Coco Lee is gone, but she left behind her singing voice and smile. She also left a warning: Depression cannot be ignored. Let us take her as a lesson, pay more attention to depression, and use love and care to save those souls shrouded in darkness!
Link to this article: https://m.psyctest.cn/article/NydaX3x6/
If the original article is reprinted, please indicate the author and the source in the form of this link.
