Taiwanese Actress Barbie Hsu Dies at 48 from Pneumonia

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, famous for her role in the hit TV series Meteor Garden, has passed away at the age of 48. She died from pneumonia, which was caused by the flu, while on vacation in Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year.

Hsu’s sister, Dee Hsu, confirmed the news, expressing her sadness and gratitude for their close relationship. Barbie Hsu became a major star across Asia after starring as Shancai in Meteor Garden, a show based on a Japanese manga that has since been remade in several countries.

Fans around the world have been shocked by her sudden death, with tributes flooding social media.