Flu Complicated by Pneumonia: Big S Suddenly Passes Away in Japan

The Facebook page “Japanese Traveler Travel Shopping Gourmet Information” unexpectedly revealed on the 2nd that 48-year-old Taiwanese superstar suddenly passed away due to flu complications in Japan. Netizens pieced together clues pointing to Big S (Barbie Hsu), causing many to lament and exclaim in disbelief. A day later, on the 3rd, her sister, Little S (Dee Hsu)'s manager confirmed the tragic news, “Thank you all for your concern! During the New Year, our family traveled to Japan, and my dearest and kind sister Xi Yuan, unfortunately, passed away from pneumonia caused by the flu.” On January 26th, producer Wang Weizhong's daughter's wedding banquet was the last public appearance of Big S.

The Facebook page “Japanese Traveler Travel Shopping Gourmet Information” reported on the 2nd that a 48-year-old Taiwanese superstar died suddenly in Japan due to the flu, further adding that she was “from the 'Meteor Garden' era, female, married.” Based on these clues, netizens expressed concern for Big S. “Apple Daily News” contacted the S group but received no clear response. Big S’s ex-husband, Wang Xiaofei, was noted to have changed his Douyin profile picture to black on the 3rd, while Little S abruptly disabled the comment function on her IG, prompting another wave of worry, unexpectedly confirming the bad news.

Through her manager, Little S confirmed: “Thank you all for your concern! During the New Year, our family traveled to Japan, and my dearest and kind sister Xi Yuan, unfortunately, passed away from pneumonia caused by the flu. I am grateful to have been her sister in this lifetime, to take care of each other and accompany each other. I will always be grateful to her and miss her! Shan (Big S's nickname) ~ have a safe journey! Love you always, together remember forever.”