Coco Lee once helped an old man on the streets by buying 100kg of oranges from him

Aside from her vocal prowess and energetic stage performances, Coco Lee is also known for her kind heart. Photo: Coco Lee/Facebook

An elderly man in China named Zhang Wang Han is making headlines after sharing a touching experience he had with late Hong Kong-born singer Coco Lee who died on Wednesday.

In a recent interview with Chinese media, Zhang, 83, spoke fondly of Lee and teared up while expressing gratitude towards the singer for helping him when he was in need.