Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu’s highly publicized conflict with her ex-husband, Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, has consistently drawn public interest throughout the years until her death at age 49.

Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese actress known for her breakout role as the romantic lead in the 2001 TV drama Meteor Garden, has passed away at the age of 48 due to complications from influenza.

Many were left shocked yesterday (Feb 3) by the news of Barbie Hsu's sudden death. Her mother has released a statement through Taiwanese television producer Wang Wei-chung, requesting for space as they handle the actress-host's afterlife matters.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu (R) and her ex-husband, Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei. Photo from Hsu's Facebook Observant netizens soon noticed that he had subsequently edited the comment, posted on Tuesday,

Taiwanese actress and close friend of Barbie Hsu, Chia Yeong Chieh, shared on social media that Koo Jun Yup was by his wife’s side in her final moments. Open the Youtube video Chia Yeong Chieh took to Instagram on February 3rd to recount Barbie Hsu’s last moments.

Barbie Hsu’s husband, DJ Koo, may inherit nothing from her multi-million-dollar fortune as she reportedly left all assets to her mother and two children before her untimely passing at 49.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu tragically passed away in Japan during the Lunar New Year celebrations. The 47-year-old Meteor Garden star succumbed to acute pneumonia on February 2, leaving the entertainment world in shock.