Actress Barbie Hsu appears radiant in final appearance before death

By Linh Le   February 2, 2025 | 08:54 pm PT
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu looked vibrant in her last public appearance, which initially led to doubts when news of her death at 49 surfaced.
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo from Barbies Weibo

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo from Barbie's Weibo

Citing Yahoo, Znews reported that Hsu was last seen publicly on Jan. 25 at a party she attended with her husband, South Korean musician DJ Koo. In a photograph taken at the event, which was hosted by a friend of the couple, Barbie appears healthy and glowing, dressed in a white chiffon dress accented with a black jacket.

Standing beside her, DJ Koo was dressed in a black suit. The couple, arm in arm, shared radiant and joyful smiles.

Barbie’s family confirmed her passing on Monday in a statement delivered by her younger sister, Taiwanese host Dee Hsu.

"Thank you for all the concern," Dee stated. "Over the Lunar New Year period, our entire family travelled to Japan for a holiday, and my most beloved, kindest elder sister Barbie caught influenza-related pneumonia and has unfortunately left us."

"I am thankful to be her sister in this life, and grateful that we have taken care of each other and kept each other company all these years. I will always be thankful to her and remember her," Dee continued. "Shan [Barbie’s nickname], rest in peace. We love you always. Together remember forever.."

Barbie gained stardom from her roles in popular TV series like "Meteor Garden," "Mars," and "Summer’s Desire." Her personal life, including her marriages, has always been a focal point for both the public and the media.

She was married to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, 43, from 2011 until their divorce in 2021, and together they have two children. Merely three months after her divorce, she married 55-year-old DJ Koo.

 
 
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