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 actress Barbie Hsu attends a photocall for [Taiwanese director Chao-Pin Su's] out of competition film "Guisi" at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2006. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu,

Barbie Hsu, better known as "Da S" which means "Big S," caught the flu when she visited Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year, according to her sister.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actor and singer best known for starring in the hit 2001 series “Meteor Garden,” has died. She was 48. The BBC reported news of Hsu’s death on Monday, citing local media. 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 aged 48, her sister said on Monday. Ryan Chang has more.