Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, passed away on 2nd February, at the age of 48, due to complications from influenza and pneumonia, shocking fans across Hong Kong and Taiwan.

On 29th January, the first day of the Lunar New Year, Hsu travelled to Japan with her family. Reports suggest that she appeared unwell upon arrival. A recently circulated photo purportedly taken from the perspective of a driver shows Hsu nestled against her husband, DJ Koo, with a pale complexion, furrowed brow, and closed eyes, indicating her discomfort.

The image was claimed to have been captured while the couple was en route to their hotel in Hakone. However, further investigation revealed that the original post has since been removed from social media, leaving the authenticity of the photo unverified.