Taiwanese artist Big S (Barbie Hsu) passed away suddenly in Japan on February 3rd due to complications from influenza and pneumonia, shocking the public and leaving many Chinese netizens unable to accept this sudden news, reflecting on the impermanence of life.
The news of Big S’s passing started circulating on the evening of the 2nd, but was not confirmed until her younger sister, Little S (Dee Hsu), confirmed the tragic news through their agent on the 3rd. It was mentioned that the whole family had traveled to Japan for the Lunar New Year holiday, and Big S tragically succumbed to pneumonia complications from influenza.
Big S’s ex-husband is the Chinese second-generation wealthy businessman, Wang Xiaofei, with whom she has two children. Some netizens noticed on the 3rd that Wang Xiaofei changed his profile pictures on Douyin and WeChat to all black.
During her lifetime, Big S starred in idol dramas that caused a sensation in China, greatly increasing her popularity. Her published beauty books also amassed a considerable number of fans. The news of her passing on the 3rd morning sparked a huge wave of attention on Chinese social media, with many netizens expressing disbelief and lamenting the uncertainties of life, wishing her a peaceful journey.
(Source: Central News Agency)