Barbie Hsu's sudden death was mourned by her fans and fellow actors including her "Meteor Garden" co-stars Jerry Yan, Ken Chu and Rainie Yang. The stars of the hit 2001 Taiwanese

Barbie Hsu remains a popular figure of the Asian pop culture, becoming the most-loved S han Cai. She also redefined the image of a leading lady, breaking stereotypes with her relatable persona and inspiring a new generation of actresses and drama heroines.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her role in the hit 2001 television drama Meteor Garden, has died of influenza-related pneumonia. She was 48. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.