Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu died at the age of 48: cause of death and career before the tragedy
4 february 2025 в 07:13
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her role in the television series «Meteor Garden», - passed away in January 2025. She was 48 years old. Known to her fans in East Asia as «Big S», - the late movie star died during a family trip to Japan for Chinese New Year, her sister confirmed, also revealing the tragic cause of Hsu’s death.
As fans mourn the loss of the star, we remember the life and career of Hsu before her unexpected death.
Hsu was acclaimed for her portrayal of Shan Cai in «Meteor Garden» and «Meteor Garden II». She also appeared in numerous films, including «Silk», - «Connected», - «Hot Summer», - «Future Cops», - «Kingdom of Assassins», - and «Highway».
«Meteor Garden» depicts a fairy tale story of a poor teenage girl who enters a luxurious school at her parents' insistence. After meeting the wealthy student Dao Ming Si, who is part of the «F4» gang, Shan Cai clashes with him but earns the respect of his group for standing up to them. Eventually, Dao Ming Si falls in love with Shan Cai, and the film explores their relationship.
Before her death, Hsu had battled several health issues throughout her life. According to the BBC, she had epilepsy and heart disease. She had also experienced several seizures over her lifetime.
Hsu’s sister, Dee, stated that the actress passed away from a pneumonia attack, which she contracted from the flu.
«My dear and kindest sister Barbie Hsu died of pneumonia caused by the flu, and unfortunately left us», - Dee said, as reported by USA Today. «I was grateful to be her sister in this life and that we could care for and spend time together. I will always be grateful to her and miss her!»
Yes, Hsu married her second husband, Koo Jun-yup, known as «DJ Koo», - in 2022. They had dated in the late 1990s to early 2000s, but reportedly broke up due to disapproval of their relationship by his management, according to multiple sources. She had previously been married to her ex-husband Wang Xiaofei for ten years.
Hsu left behind two children, whom she shared with Wang, according to USA Today
As fans mourn the loss of the star, we remember the life and career of Hsu before her unexpected death.
Hsu was acclaimed for her portrayal of Shan Cai in «Meteor Garden» and «Meteor Garden II». She also appeared in numerous films, including «Silk», - «Connected», - «Hot Summer», - «Future Cops», - «Kingdom of Assassins», - and «Highway».
«Meteor Garden» depicts a fairy tale story of a poor teenage girl who enters a luxurious school at her parents' insistence. After meeting the wealthy student Dao Ming Si, who is part of the «F4» gang, Shan Cai clashes with him but earns the respect of his group for standing up to them. Eventually, Dao Ming Si falls in love with Shan Cai, and the film explores their relationship.
Before her death, Hsu had battled several health issues throughout her life. According to the BBC, she had epilepsy and heart disease. She had also experienced several seizures over her lifetime.
Hsu’s sister, Dee, stated that the actress passed away from a pneumonia attack, which she contracted from the flu.
«My dear and kindest sister Barbie Hsu died of pneumonia caused by the flu, and unfortunately left us», - Dee said, as reported by USA Today. «I was grateful to be her sister in this life and that we could care for and spend time together. I will always be grateful to her and miss her!»
Yes, Hsu married her second husband, Koo Jun-yup, known as «DJ Koo», - in 2022. They had dated in the late 1990s to early 2000s, but reportedly broke up due to disapproval of their relationship by his management, according to multiple sources. She had previously been married to her ex-husband Wang Xiaofei for ten years.
Hsu left behind two children, whom she shared with Wang, according to USA Today
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