The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, wife of Koo Jun Yup (DJ Koo), who passed away suddenly on February 2, 2025, at the age of 48. While her death was attributed to acute pneumonia, questions surrounding the cause have emerged, with some speculating a possible link to a flu infection.
The Timeline of Events
Barbie Hsu’s passing has prompted scrutiny of the events leading up to her death. The actress’s flu diagnosis and the timeline of her interactions with others have become a focal point of discussion.
On January 22, Christine Fan revealed on social media that her family had contracted the flu. Despite this, the Fan family attended the wedding of Wang Wei Jung’s daughter, Gui Ning, on January 26. Photos from the event show Christine Fan with Barbie Hsu and Koo Jun Yup. Three days later, on January 29, Barbie Hsu began experiencing coughing symptoms, leading to speculation that she might have contracted the flu, considering the typical 3-5 day incubation period.
On January 31, Barbie Hsu was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Doctors diagnosed her and her family with the flu. Initially, her condition seemed to improve with medication. Despite recommendations for further treatment at a larger hospital, Barbie Hsu declined, feeling better. Tragically, her condition worsened overnight, leading to her passing on February 2.
Speculation and Sorrow
The timeline of events, coupled with Barbie Hsu’s interactions with Christine Fan’s family, has fueled speculation about the cause of her illness. Netizens have examined Barbie Hsu’s social media posts, attempting to piece together the events leading up to her death. The possibility of a flu infection contributing to her pneumonia has become a topic of discussion.
Barbie Hsu’s death is especially heartbreaking as it occurred just days before her third wedding anniversary with Koo Jun Yup. Their love story, which saw them reunite after 20 years apart, had captured the hearts of many. Her sudden passing has left fans and the public in deep sorrow.
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