The Taiwanese star was known by her fans as ‘Big S.’ Learn more about her life, career and untimely death here.

Barbie Hsu, better known as "Da S" which means "Big S," caught the flu when she visited Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year, according to her sister.

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.

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.

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 at 48, her sister said Monday.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept across Asia, has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who starred in hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has died from pneumonia at the age of 48.

Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese performer best known for the Asian drama 'Meteor Garden,' has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48.

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

Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese actress and singer best known for her role in the popular 2001 series Meteor Garden, has passed away. According to Deadline, the actress and TV personality succumbed to an influenza-induced pneumonia.

Taiwan is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actresses. Barbie Hsu, known for her remarkable talent and captivating screen presence, has passed away at the age of 48. One of the biggest