However, behind her prominent music career is a private life with many upheavals, especially in terms of emotions. In 42 years of life, Teresa Teng is not only remembered for her artistic imprint but also for her relationships that once attracted public attention.
From a young age, Deng Lijun was active in the arts and soon had relationships. When she went to Hong Kong (China) to work at the age of 15, she was said to have known an older man. Despite receiving support in her work, this relationship did not last long.
By the late 1970s, when developing her career in Japan, the female singer continued to be mentioned in her relationship with a young businessman. However, according to Chinese media, differences in views on marriage and career prevented both of them from reaching long-term results. For Teresa Teng, music is still a major priority in life.
Another relationship that has been mentioned by the media is the love affair between her and Jackie Chan. The two met in the US in the early 1980s, during a period when both had time working abroad. However, this relationship is said to have not lasted because Jackie Chan was indifferent.
After that, the two rarely mentioned the past publicly. In an interview republished by the media, Jackie Chan once shared a short story about this relationship.
In her later years, Teresa Teng lived more privately and is said to have had a relationship with a foreign photographer. However, she has never been married. Some information suggests that the female singer once expressed her personal views on marriage with relatives.
On May 7, 1995, Deng Lijun passed away in Thailand after acute asthma, at the age of 42. Her passing made many viewers regretful. Her funeral was then held in Taiwan (China) with the participation of relatives, friends and a large number of fans.
During the funeral, some side details were also recalled by the media, including Gong Li sending a wreath of condolences, while Jackie Chan was not present. At that time, the actor said he could not return in time. That was also the regret of the male actor for many years.
Many years after her death, Teresa Teng's music is still loved by the public. Songs associated with her name continue to be remembered, while the singer's private life is still a topic of public interest when looking back at the journey of an influential artist in Asian music.
