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.

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.

Hsu was best known for playing Shancai in the Taiwanese idol drama Meteor Garden. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.

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

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. Familiar by the nickname “Big S”,