Barbie Hsu's death from flu complications has led to a surge in flu vaccinations in Taiwan. With government-funded vaccine stocks rapidly decreasing,

TAIWAN experienced a surge in influenza vaccinations following the death of actress Barbie Hsu, according to China Press. Read full story

Barbie Hsu's sister Dee Hsu, a TV presenter, confirmed the news and paid tribute, saying she would "forever be thankful for her and miss her". Hsu, who was known by fans as Da S, or Big S, rose to fame in the romance drama series Meteor Garden.

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

SINGAPORE: Although influenza – better known as flu – is a common illness that most people recover from without treatment, it can result in life-threatening or even deadly complication

Hospitals and health agencies in Taiwan have reported a surge in flu vaccine inquiries after news broke that Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu died in Japan from influenza-related pneumonia.

The ashes of Taiwanese actress Barbie “Big S” Hsu Shi-yuan have been sent back to the self-ruled island after she died of pneumonia during a trip in Japan, with her family saying there will not be a memorial ceremony for the star.

Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese actress and singer best known for her role in the popular 2001 series Meteor Garden, has passed away. According to Deadline, the actress and TV personality succumbed to an influenza-induced pneumonia.