Shirley Kwan Disappeared 36 Hours, Finally Tells Family She's Fine

Pop queen of the 90s, Shirley Kwan, suddenly wrote on Facebook at 4am yesterday "I want to suicide." "I don't want to live." "I won't be coming back. I no longer want to see anyone who had fate with me in this life. Except for my son." Many of Shirley's good friends and her manager (Marianne Wong) madly tried to reach her in order to 'rescue' her. After 36 hours of disappearance, Shirley made a phone call home at 5pm to say she's fine. Everyone was relieved.

Marianne accepted an interview and revealed: "Shirley already called her sister and said she's fine. She told her family not to worry, everything is well. Perhaps she's feeling unhappy and just wanted some time alone. Her family is currently looking after her son. Shirley is still not in a very good mood and won't be making any public appearances. However, she will still be recording [her songs] next week. I have not been in touch with Shirley yet." When asked if Shirley's family considered calling the police? She said they won't call the police without communicating first, even so, the decision is for her family to make. Marianne believes Shirley won't do anything 'silly' (suicide) because she loves her son.

It was understood, Shirley wanted to 'die' all because her initial plans to make a comeback in the music industry this year with a new album and concert did not turn out the way sh wanted. When she was about to sign the contract with Gold Typhoon, they wanted her to sign a management contract as well. If she didn't sign the management contract, then she would have to extend her album contract for another several years. However, Shirley was worried her momentum for the comeback wouldn't be strong enough since Gold Typhoon has so many other singers under them. Therefore she insisted on not signing the management contract and in the end, all her plans failed. This deeply impacted Shirley, she started resenting thinking she's a talent with no opportunities.

Gold Typhoon manager (Tommy Chu) admitted there were some discrepancy in the details of the contract, which led to an unsuccessful collaboration. When asked if Gold Typhoon is frightened by this incident and wouldn't dare to collaborate with Shirley again? He said: "I'm extremely sorry. We are friends in both business and in private. It's just not the right timing."

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Shirley Kwan disappears after her "I Don't Want To Live" message on Facebook

46 year old Shirley Kwan has a 10 year old son (Kwan Chun Yin) and she has always been emotionally unstable. Recently it was rumored she's making a comeback in the music industry, and signed with a new record company for HK$3 million. As her career starts moving upward again, yesterday Shirley suddenly wrote on Facebook at 4am: "I want to commit suicide!"

In less than an hour, Shirley posted another 200 word farewell letter: "I don't want to live! I know whether the cup of water is cold or hot without being told! I have no regrets. Everyone. Music industry, friends, colleagues! Family, reporters! I can make this decision and I won't look back. I no longer want to see anyone who has fate with me in this life. Except for my son." Her message seems to imply her thoughts of suicide. People are guessing its because of the rumor that her contract with the record company didn't work out, so she's feeling down from the obstruction in her career.

In Shirley's 'farewell' message, she implied she was betrayed: "Whoever betrayed me is the person who is worthy of my respect. My mind is clear! I will no longer suffer from unfair treatment! I don't want to see them again! Look out for yourself."

As for Alam Tam, when he heard the news, he left a message of encouragement on Weibo for her: "I heard you are not doing well, feeling down and lost, making those who care about you worry. Actually people in this world, there is nothing that can't be resolved. It is just our own footprint that allows us to walk into that path. Please come out and let your friends and people who love you, share your troubles and help you get through it."

[Oriental Daily] was unable to contact Shirley, but her manager (Ms. Wong Man Wai) said she already contacted Shirley's sister, she said: "The domestic worker said she's out, we are all trying to find her now. She is feeling unhappy perhaps because she was hurt by a friend, whom she had known for many years. Perhaps her Facebook message was just part of her emotional stirring, it should be fine." Ms. Wong said she did get in touch with Shirley three days ago, but hasn't heard from her since. After the Facebook message, there were many calls from Shirley's good friends, such as Vivien Chow. She also said Shirley's secret plan is to release a new album and hold a concert.

Meanwhile, Shirley's close friend reveals the two often have dinner and chat about deep feelings. The friend exposes the true reason that is causing Shirley to feel so negative: "She has been suffering from a lot of pressure, also there aren't any platforms allowing her to speak her heart. So, she's been holding everything inside." The close friend also said she hasn't noticed any signs that Shirley wanted to end her life: "I just know that she's been unhappy. I didn't think she wants to die." Actually, Shirley already had signs of suicide last Friday. On Facebook, she wrote a 300 word article, complaining about how she didn't know how to express herself back during the PolyGram days and how nobody understands her.

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