Taiwanese Actress Barbie Hsu Dies at 48
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, widely known for her role in “Meteor Garden,” passed away at 48 from pneumonia following a flu infection during a vacation in Japan.
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Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, widely known for her role in “Meteor Garden,” passed away at 48 from pneumonia following a flu infection during a vacation in Japan.
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