Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has passed away at 48

As you guys know, I have refrained from writing news about celebrities’ personal life/gossips/scandals for a while now but this tragedy has hit me hard. I still can’t process the idea of a 48-year old Barbie Hsu passing away. She passed away while on vacation in Japan after contracting the flu and eventually pneumonia. After a wild night of speculation, her sister Dee Hsu confirmed the news today. I’m shocked. I don’t know what to say. She was 48! She was still so young. She just married DJ Koo (Koo Jun Yup) two years ago, 2 years ago!! And her poor two kids (10 and 8 from ex-husband businessman Wang Xiao Fei). I hope they have a good support system going forward because no child should have to experience such tragedy. My heart feels heavy. Her role as Shan Cai in the OG Meteor Garden was the beginning of my fangirl obsession for Taiwanese dramas two decades ago.

She was and will always be my favorite Shan Cai.

Wherever you are, please know you were loved and cherished, and will be missed. Rest in peace. 🕯️

With her husband, DJ Koo. Their rekindled love after 20 years was so beautiful. May he find ways to heal and continue their love.

What do you think?