Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, widely acclaimed in the Mandarin-speaking world, has died of influenza-induced pneumonia while on a family holiday in Tokyo, local media reported Monday. She was 48.Hsu, known by her nickname "Big S," rose to fame as the romantic lead in the 2001 Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden," dubbed into various languages across Asia. The story originated from the Japanese manga series "Boys Over Flowers" (Hana yori Dango).Taiwan media reports cited Barbie Hsu's sister, talk show hostess Dee Hsu, confirming the death and saying in a statement that she was "grateful to be her…READ FULL ARTICLE
