CoCo Lee, 48, dies after suicide attempt

This file photo taken on Feb 14, 2017 shows CoCo Lee  on a press conference in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Xinhua)

Renowned singer-songwriter CoCo Lee died on Wednesday at the age of 48. The Hong Kong-based singer attempted suicide at home on Sunday and had been in a coma since then.

The news was posted by the singer's sister Nancy Lee on her Sina Weibo account on Wednesday night. It quickly went viral garnering huge public attention.

The pop diva and songwriter, who was born in Hong Kong, suffered from depression in recent years and attempted suicide on Sunday, the post said, adding that she was taken to a hospital in an unconscious state and was pronounced dead on Wednesday.

"This year was supposed to mark CoCo Lee's 30th debut anniversary in the music industry. Throughout her 29-year career, she not only brought us endless joy and surprises with her powerful songs and dance performances, but also worked tirelessly to pave the way for Chinese artists in the international music scene," the post said. "We're immensely proud of her accomplishments."

Fans expressed their condolences under the post.

As a prominent star, CoCo Lee released a number of albums, and many of her songs became popular. For example, she sang A Love Before Time for the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which she performed at the Oscar ceremonies in 2001.

Ever since she broke onto the scene, the pop star has been known for her wide vocal range and energetic image on screen and onstage. She recorded about 30 albums in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.