Barbie Hsu, better known as "Da S" which means "Big S," caught the flu when she visited Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year, according to her sister.

Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame across East Asia as the romantic lead in the 2001 television drama "Meteor Garden," has died of influenza at 48, her sister said Monday.

The Taiwanese star was known by her fans as ‘Big S.’ Learn more about her life, career and untimely death here.

Barbie Hsu’s sudden death was mourned by her fans and fellow actors including her “Meteor Garden” co-stars Jerry Yan, Ken Chu and Rainie Yang. The stars of the hit 2001 Taiwanese drama series each paid tribute to Hsu through their respective social media pages on Monday,

Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese performer best known for the Asian drama 'Meteor Garden,' has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu. She was 48.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept across Asia, has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who starred in hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has died from pneumonia at the age of 48.

Taiwanese actress, singer and television host Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame in the 2001 TV drama "Meteor Garden," has died of flu-related illness.

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actor and singer best known for starring in the hit 2001 series "Meteor Garden," has died. She was 48.

Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese actress better known as "Big S," has died after contracting pneumonia during a trip to Japan. She was 48.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu attends a photocall for [Taiwanese director Chao-Pin Su's] out of competition film "Guisi" at the 59th Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2006. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu,