Meteor Garden fame Barbie Hsu dies at 48 in Japan during Luna Year family  trip; Taiwanese actress' family shares statement

Popular Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, known for her role as Shancai in hit series “Meteor Garden,” has passed away. She was 48.



According to an article published by Taiwan Focus, Hsu died of pneumonia after contracting influenza during the Lunar New Year holiday.

The sad news was confirmed by Hsu’s sister Dee Hsu on Monday through her agent.

“Our whole family came to Japan for a trip, and my dearest and most kindhearted sister Barbie Hsu died of influenza-induced pneumonia and unfortunately left us,” Hsu’s sister Dee said through her agent.

Hsu became popular in the Philippines for her role as Shancai, the lead female character in the hit 2001 Taiwanese series “Meteor Garden,” where she played opposite Jerry Yan as Daoming Si.