'Meteor Garden' actress Barbie Hsu passes away – reports

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

Citing confirmation from her family, South China Morning Post reported the Taiwanese actress died of pneumonia.

"The actress was traveling in Japan when she caught the flu, which triggered pneumonia," the report read.

Meanwhile, Focus Taiwan shared the confirmation of Barbie's sister Dee Hsu, through her agent, saying "Our whole family came to Japan for a trip, and my dearest and most kindhearted sister Barbie Hsu died of influenza-induced pneumonia and unfortunately left us." 

Barbie is survived by her husband, South Korean musician DJ Koo, and her 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son from her previous marriage with Wang Xiao Fei, her husband of 10 years, whom she divorced in 2021.

— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News