Barbie Hsu Passes Away After Battling Pneumonia
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Wartagate.com - Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has passed away after contracting pneumonia triggered by influenza. The news was announced by Jerry Yan, a member of the popular boy band F4, who co-starred with Barbie Hsu in the hit drama series Meteor Garden.
"Heaven gained an angel. Rest In peace Barbie Hsu aka 'SHAN CAI' in her legendary role in the Taiwanese drama, Meteor Garden. Thank you for the joy that you brought us during our youth, You will never be forgotten. 1976-2025 @hsushiyuan," Jerry Yan wrote on his Instagram account.
According to reports, Barbie Hsu contracted pneumonia while on vacation in Japan with her family after celebrating the Lunar New Year.
"My entire family came to Japan for a vacation, and my kind-hearted and beloved sister Barbie Hsu passed away due to pneumonia caused by influenza, and unfortunately left us," said Dee Hsu, Barbie's sister, in a statement confirmed by her agent.
"I'm grateful to have been her sister in this life, and we could take care of and spend time together. I will always be thankful to her and miss her!" she added.