Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu, known for her role in the hit drama Meteor Garden, has passed away at the age of 48 in Japan. Her family confirmed the news, stating that she suffered from pneumonia caused by the flu during a family trip to Japan. Hsu's death was first reported by a Facebook page dedicated to travel information in Japan. The actress will be cremated in Japan, with her ashes being brought back to Taiwan for a later memorial service.
Her family confirmed the news today , adding the mother of two suffered from pneumonia caused by the flu during a family trip to Japan during the Chinese New Year period.
The news was first revealed by a Facebook page named Japan Travel, Shopping and Food Information, who shared yesterday that a "big star in Taiwan" aged 48 had died after getting the flu. Her ex-husband, Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, is reportedly travelling from Thailand to Taiwan after hearing the news.
According to media reports, Barbie and Jun-yup had met at Taiwanese singer Tarcy Su's concert and got together in 1998 after she pursued him.When they announced their marriage, Jun-yup shared that he had contacted Barbie after hearing news of her divorce with Xiaofei.
BARBIE HSU TAIWANESE ACTRESS DEATH JAPAN FLU METEOR GARDEN
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