The Taiwanese star was known by her fans as ‘Big S.’ Learn more about her life, career and untimely death here.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who began her entertainment career at the age of 18, is widely recognized for her successful roles in the industry and for dating several co-stars prior to her two marriages.

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.

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame across East Asia as the romantic lead in the 2001 television drama "Meteor Garden," has died of influenza at 48, her sister said Monday.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu’s assets are expected to be divided between her husband DJ Koo and her two children, in accordance with legal provisions, according to law experts.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept across Asia, has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who starred in hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has died from pneumonia at the age of 48.

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.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actor and singer best known for starring in the hit 2001 series "Meteor Garden," has died. She was 48.

After her tragic passing away at the age of 48, Barbie Hsu's throwback video has gone viral. In the resurfaced clip, the Meteor Garden actress is seen sharing her aspirations for future. The viral clip also features Barbie's sister and former TV host Dee Hsu.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu was romantically linked to co-stars Blue Lan and Vic Chou and married twice—to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei and South Korean musician DJ Koo—before her death at age 49.