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.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actor and singer best known for starring in the hit 2001 series “Meteor Garden,” has died. She was 48. The BBC reported news of Hsu’s death on Monday, citing local media. Her sister,

Barbie Hsu's sister Dee Hsu, a TV presenter, confirmed the news and paid tribute, saying she would "forever be thankful for her and miss her". Hsu, who was known by fans as Da S, or Big S, rose to fame in the romance drama series Meteor Garden.

Barbie Hsu, renowned Taiwanese actress has breathed her last at the age of 48. Hsu became a familiar name and face in the world of entertainment after she starred in 2001 hit TV series named

TAIWANESE actress and singer Barbie Hsu, known for starring in the hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has tragically died aged 48. Tributes for Hsu have poured in from across the world after her

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her role as Shan Cai in "Meteor Garden," has passed away. She was 48.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who was best-known for starring in the hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has died from pneumonia at the age of 48, according to local media.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her role in the hit 2001 television drama Meteor Garden, has died of influenza-related pneumonia. She was 48. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

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 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. Ryan Chang has more.