On Feb. 2, 2025, Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu passed away. Here's everything we know, including the cause of her death. Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu , star of the seminal idol drama Meteor Garden (2001 to 2002), who is also known by her stage name Big S, has died at the age of 48. The news was confirmed on Feb 3 in ... Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu dies at 48 from pneumonia in Japan. Her sister Dee Hsu confirms the news. Former China Airlines Chairman Hsieh Shih-chien also dies from flu complications. The CDC issues a health advisory amid the outbreak. Barbie Hsu , the talented Taiwanese actress who stole hearts with her iconic role in Meteor Garden, has passed away at the young age of 48. She was on a family trip to Japan during the Chinese New Year period when she contracted influenza-associated pneumonia. Her family has now shared a statement.
