"Remembering Barbie Hsu The 'Meteor Garden' Star Who Left Us Too Soon

Remembering Barbie Hsu The 'Meteor Garden' Star Who Left Us Too Soon

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her starring role in the 2001 television drama Meteor Garden. The news of her death at age 48 has left fans and colleagues around Asia in shock.

According to reports, Hsu succumbed to complications from pneumonia, which developed during a family trip to Japan over the Lunar New Year holiday. Her younger sister shared the following tribute My dearest and kindest sister Barbie Hsu sadly left us due to influenza complications that led to pneumonia... I'm grateful to have been her sister in this lifetime, to take care of each other, accompany each other, I will forever be thankful to her and miss her.

As news of Hsu's passing spread, fans from across Asia, including China, Taiwan, the Philippines, and beyond, took to social media to pay tribute to her. Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming, who co-starred with Hsu in another Taiwanese drama, expressed his condolences by saying he was in shock and deep grief over her death.

Hsu's iconic role as Dong Shan Cai in Meteor Garden, a show that originally aired in Taiwan and later remade in China, will always be remembered for its impact on fans. Her zaftig figure, which defined her character, remains an enduring aspect of the series, now available on Netflix.

In recent years, Hsu has focused on her personal life, including raising two children with her ex-husband Wang Xiaofei. She also appeared in reality television shows and dramas, keeping her name in the celebrity gossip pages.

As we mourn the loss of this talented individual, it is essential to recognize the significant impact she had on fans across Asia. Her legacy will live on through her iconic roles and the memories she created for millions of viewers.

Keywords Barbie Hsu, Meteor Garden, Taiwan, China, Asia

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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