TAIPEI, Taiwan — Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48.

The recent death in Japan of Taiwan actress and television host Barbie Hsu, also known as Big S, from flu-triggered pneumonia has prompted an outpouring of cherished memories from her fans.

Hong Kong (CNN) — 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 ...

South Korean singer Koo Jun-yup has paid tribute to his late wife Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu who died last week, saying his "angel went back to heaven". In a post on Instagram, Koo added that he ...