The health ministry and several clinics in Singapore have reported a spike in demand for influenza vaccines following the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu due to influenza-related pneumonia.

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept Asia, died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48.

The two children of the late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu did not attend their mother’s funeral, instead spending the day crafting with Mandy Ma, the current wife of their father Wang Xiaofei.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the 2001 Taiwanese idol drama Meteor Garden, has died at the age of 48. The news was confirmed on Feb 3 in a statement by her family. Here’s some things you ...

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame as the romantic lead in the 2001 television drama Meteor Garden, has died of influenza aged 48, her sister said on Monday. Often known by her nickname "Big ...

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.