Actress Barbie Hsu’s Final Resting Place Has Been Chosen 1 Month After Her Sudden Passing 

On February 2, legendary actress Barbie Hsu passed away at the age of 48. In a statement, her family confirmed that Hsu died due to complications from pneumonia.

Thank you all for your concern! During the Lunar New Year, our family traveled to Japan. Unfortunately, our dear and kind sister, Xiyuan (Barbie Hsu’s given name) passed away after contracting the flu and pneumonia.

I am grateful that I was able to be her sister through my life, looking after and accompanying each other. I will always be grateful towards you and will miss you!

Shan~ (shortened nickname for Xiyuan and also a reference to Shancai, her character in Meteor Garden) Have a safe journey! I love you forever. together remember forever.

— Barbie Hsu’s family

Hsu (also known by her stage name Big S) was a Taiwanese actress, singer, and television host best known for her lead role in the 2001-2002 series Meteor Garden. A week after her death, Hsu’s younger sister, Dee Hsu, announced that the family had decided to bury Hsu’s ashes under a tree in a registered cemetery. The burial process is reportedly eco-friendly, involving a biodegradable container and no gravestone.

Some fans took issue with the announcement, citing concerns that tree burials aren’t as environmentally friendly as many believe them to be. Hsu’s husband, singer and DJ Koo Jun Yup, also opposed the tree burial, wanting to bury Hsu at a site where he could visit her at any time.

According to the latest reports, Hsu will be buried at the Chin Pao San cemetery in New Taipei, Taiwan, which is also the final resting place for several other late stars, including Chinese American singer Coco Lee and Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.