The remains of late Taiwanese actress and “Meteor Garden” star Barbie Hsu are set to be cremated in Japan before being buried in her hometown of Taiwan. According to reports, her family will do so before holding a memorial service in their country, where the actress was better known as Sancai or San Chai, the character she played in the popular TV series Meteor Garden.

In a statement from her mother, Huang Chun-mei, they expressed their request that the media and the public respect their grief. She hopes that they will be given the opportunity to mourn in peace and not be disturbed or photographed or videotaped in public places where they go. This is a plea to maintain peace and tranquility for their family amidst their deep sorrow.

According to reports, Barbie is currently on vacation with her family in Hakone, Japan, where they celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year last week. Despite the family’s joy during that vacation, the actress was not expecting the tragedy that occurred. According to those around her, Barbie felt asthma on January 29, so she decided to stay in her hotel room. Everyone thought that maybe the harsh weather conditions or other health aspects caused her to develop asthma, but it was not expected that it would lead to a more serious condition.

The next day, as her condition worsened, they decided to go to Tokyo on February 1 to see a doctor. There, it was confirmed that she had influenza, and she was immediately given medicine to treat her condition. However, despite medical care, Barbie’s body could not cope with the effects of the illness. Ultimately, she passed away at the age of 48 due to pneumonia, caused by complications from influenza that hit her body.

Barbie Hsu’s death is sad news not only for her family and close friends, but also for her fans around the world. An actress who left a big mark on everyone’s hearts, especially Filipinos who saw her in Meteor Garden, a show that impressed them as the actress Sancai or San Chai. Despite her untimely passing, the memories of her performances and her legacy as part of an iconic series will continue to be alive among fans.

Currently, Barbie’s family is taking steps to properly prepare for her final departure. They want to celebrate her life with a memorial service, which will be an opportunity for relatives, friends, and fans to pay their respects to her memory. Her family’s final wish is to hold a ceremony that is quiet and respectful, to pay tribute to an actress who brought joy and inspiration to many people around the world.

In the midst of all this, the family hopes that the public and the media will give space and respect to their mourning and allow them to hold these occasions in a quiet and orderly manner.