China News Network, July 7 On the evening of July 8, singer Li Min's sister Li Silin (Nancy) posted a message on social networking sites, saying that Li Min died at home on July 7 due to long-term depression, and passed away on July 5.
A number of foreign media, including the BBC, Associated Press and Reuters, also reported the news of Li Min's death for the first time.
Screenshot of the BBC report
In an article titled "Li Min: The Pioneer Singer Who Made the World Fall Down", the BBC introduced Li Min's experience of dubbing the Disney movie "Mulan", singing the theme song, and his song "Before Falling in Love" being included in the movie "Running Bride", and called Li Min "one of the first Asian singers to become famous on both sides of the Pacific".
Screenshot of the Associated Press report
The Associated Press reported that Li was the first Chinese singer to enter the U.S. market, and her English-language song "Do You Want My Love" reached number four on the Billboard Hit Dance Charts in December 1999.
Screenshot of CNN report
CNN also reported that Li Min's R&B music (rhythm and blues) incorporating hip-hop elements made her very popular in the United States.
Screenshot of the ABC report
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation also described Li Min's experience at great length, saying that Li Min's songs had also caused a sensation in Australia.
In addition, Reuters, Deutsche Welle, NBC and other media also reported the news of Li Min's death, and quoted the condolences of his family and fans.
Born in Hong Kong, China, Li Min immigrated to the United States at the age of 9, returned to Hong Kong in 1993 to participate in a singing competition and won the runner-up, and released his first solo album in Taiwan in 1994 and became popular. She is not only the first Chinese singer to enter the American music scene and release an English-language album around the world, but also the first Chinese singer to sing on the Oscar stage, and was once named one of the "50 Most Influential People in Asia" by Asia Weekly.