Taiwanese Actress Barbie Hsu Dies at 48 from Pneumonia

Barbie fell ill during a family trip to Japan and subsequently contracted pneumonia.

Sad news has emerged from the entertainment world. Famous Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu passed away at the age of 48. Her sister, Dee Hsu, confirmed the news through a statement.

Barbie fell ill during a family trip to Japan and subsequently contracted pneumonia. According to reports, pneumonia was the cause of her death. It is understood that she also suffered from previous epilepsy and heart problems.

Barbie Hsu Enjoyed immense popularity across Asia

Barbie Hsu was immensely popular across Asia, particularly for her role as Shancai in the TV drama serial Meteor Garden. This drama was a pan-Asian hit and brought her international recognition.

She also acted in several films including Silk, Connected, and Reign of Assassins. She had a large fan following in Taiwan, China, and South Korea. Her untimely death has sent shockwaves through her fans and the industry.

List of Barbie Hsu's prominent films

Barbie Hsu starred in several hit films. Let's tell you about them.

Silk (2006) – A horror-science fiction film.
Connected (2008) – A Hong Kong action-thriller, in which she played a leading role.
Hot Summer Days (2010) – A romantic comedy.
Future X-Cops (2010) – A science fiction film.
Reign of Assassins (2010) – A martial arts thriller.
Motorway (2012) – An action-drama film.

Barbie Hsu's love life was much discussed. She married Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei in 2011, but they divorced in 2021. Subsequently, in 2022, she married South Korean singer and DJ Koo Jun-yup, her former boyfriend. Their love story resumed when Koo contacted Barbie after her divorce.