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.

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.

In an unexpected turn of events, Taiwan actress Barbie Hsu tragically passed away due to health complications at the tender age of 48. The news of Barbie Hsu’s death, reported on February 3, has left the entire entertainment industry in shock,