Hsu's ashes were brought back to Taiwan from Japan, where she died, via private jet. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hsu was 48 when she died of pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a trip with her family to Japan. Rumours of her death first spread online on Sunday and was eventually confirmed by her younger sister, Taiwanese entertainer Dee Hsu, on Monday morning, via the latter's manager. Her body was later cremated in Tokyo.

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, one of the most prominent stars in the Chinese-speaking world, has died of a flu-related illness at age 48, Taiwan’s official Central News Agency reported Monday, citing her sister.

Her ex-husband Wang Xiaofei has been slammed for commenting that he missed her and should have been the one who died. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who starred in hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has died from pneumonia at the age of 48.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept across Asia, has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu was romantically linked to co-stars Blue Lan and Vic Chou and married twice—to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei and South Korean musician DJ Koo—before her death at age 49.

Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese actress and singer best known for her role in the popular 2001 series Meteor Garden, has passed away. According to Deadline, the actress and TV personality succumbed to an influenza-induced pneumonia.

Taiwan is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actresses. Barbie Hsu, known for her remarkable talent and captivating screen presence, has passed away at the age of 48. One of the biggest

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who began her entertainment career at the age of 18, is widely recognized for her successful roles in the industry and for dating several co-stars prior to her two marriages.