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.

The ashes of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu have returned home with her family on Feb. 5 afternoon, according to Taiwanese media. Hsu, also known by her stage name “Big S,” died at the age of 48 on Feb.

TAIWAN experienced a surge in influenza vaccinations following the death of actress Barbie Hsu, according to China Press. Read full story

According to the WHO, there are around one billion cases of seasonal influenza each year. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In an unexpected turn of events, Taiwan actress Barbie Hsu tragically passed away due to health complications at the tender age of 48. The news of Barbie Hsu’s death, reported on February 3, has left the entire entertainment industry in shock,

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame across East Asia as the romantic lead in the 2001 television drama "Meteor Garden", has died of influenza aged 48, her sister said on Monday.

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.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actor and singer best known for starring in the hit 2001 series "Meteor Garden," has died. She was 48.

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.