Barbie Hsu: Taiwanese actress, who rose to fame in Meteor Garden, dies aged 48 of flu-related illness
- Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress known for her role in Meteor Garden, died at age 48 from influenza-related pneumonia while traveling in Japan with her family during the Chinese New Year.
- Her family confirmed the news on February 3, 2025, but did not disclose the exact time or location of her death.
- Hsu is survived by her husband Koo Jun-yup, her two children from a previous marriage, her sister Dee Hsu, and her mother.
- The news of her death shocked audiences in Taiwan and China, where she was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
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Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has died
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame with the series Meteor Garden, has died. The sad news was announced by her sister, TV presenter Dee Hsu, who paid tribute to the 48-year-old, saying that she would be forever grateful for her and would always miss her. The actress, also known by the nicknames Da S and Big S, is being mourned by many fans.
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the popular drama ‘Meteor Garden,’ dies at age 48 | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
TAIPEI--Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48.
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