BEIJING, July 19 -- Jet Li has spoken publicly for the first time about a painful chapter in his family life - his daughter Jada's mental health crisis at age 19.

In an interview with Beijing-based publication Sanlian Lifeweek published on July 10, the 62-year-old action star revealed that Jada, now 22, once struggled with suicidal thoughts.

When she eventually pulled through, father and daughter sat down for an honest, soul-baring conversation about death and what comes after.

"We had an honest conversation, because [death] is inevitable. Why should we avoid it? We had a good conversation about it," he said.

Li said many people live in fear of death or treat it as taboo - something he's determined to face head-on with his loved ones....