Barbie Hsu’s mother urges privacy as family arranges to bring her ashes back to Taiwan

By Phong Ngo   February 3, 2025 | 02:08 am PT
Barbie Hsu’s mother has appealed for privacy as the family navigates procedures to bring the late Taiwanese actress’s ashes home from Japan after her passing at 49.

In a statement released through veteran Taiwanese producer Wang Wei-zhong, Hsu’s mother expressed gratitude for public concern but said the family is overwhelmed with grief and unable to respond to messages, as reported by Dimsum Daily.

Hsu was cremated on Monday, but her mother said the return of her ashes to Taiwan remains uncertain due to complex procedures in Japan. She urged the media to respect their space during this process.

She also requested that reporters refrain from following them at the airport or tracking their journey, honoring Hsu’s lifelong wish for privacy.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo from Weibo

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo from Weibo

Hsu’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 [Hsu’s nickname], rest in peace. We love you always. Together remember forever.."

Hsu 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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