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.

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 drama series each paid tribute to Hsu through their respective social media pages on Monday,