A great sadness has fallen upon Meteor Garden fans when Barbie Hsu, the actress who rose to fame across Asia as “Shan Cai” in the popular drama in the early 2000s, passed away. After several days of silence, Ken Chu, her Meteor Garden co-star , has spoken out about Barbie’s unexpected loss.
In a statement released by Ken Chu, he expressed his deep sadness and shock at the news of the passing of his former co-worker. According to Ken, he cannot explain the pain of losing a friend and co-worker who was a part of his life and career. “Barbie was more than just a co-star. She was family,” Ken said. “I still can’t accept that she’s gone.”
Ken Chu’s statement is a deep expression of respect and love for the actress who was a part of his life in Meteor Garden , where their partnership as Shan Cai and Dao Ming Si became iconic. The series also starred Jerry Yan and Vanness Wu, and the group F4 became a household name in Asia.
While the public is busy mourning, Dee Hsu, Barbie’s sister, has issued a statement that has cleared up speculation about the actress’ cause of death. According to Dee, the cause of Barbie’s death was complications from a serious lung disease, specifically pneumonia. Dee said that the disease had a serious impact on Barbie’s health, so much so that her body could not cope.
“My heart is very heavy right now, but I have to let everyone know the real reason for his loss,” Dee Hsu said. “His illness was pneumonia, and it was out of control. Thank you to everyone who prayed and supported us during our time of grief.”
Her words became an opportunity for the Hsu family to express their gratitude to the fans and friends who continued to give Barbie love throughout her life. Although it was difficult for the family to deal with this kind of illness, they are happy with the fond memories and appreciation people have for Barbie.
Barbie Hsu’s passing is a huge loss not only to the showbiz industry but also to the fans who loved her throughout her career. While her physical presence is gone, the memories she left behind in every project and the legacy of Meteor Garden will live on in the hearts of her fans.
Barbie Hsu’s memory will continue to live on in movies, TV series, and the people who loved and supported her. Rest in peace, Barbie. Your legacy will not be forgotten.