she was only 48 years old still so young yet a simple case of the flu took her life many people struggled to accept the news when it first broke the information was initially posted on Facebook on February 2nd by a travel blogger at the time the Blogger shared just a few words on the screen stating that a 48-year-old Taiwanese A-list celebrity had passed away in Japan due to the flu Barbie Shu was a household name in Taiwan even though she had stepped away from the entertainment industry for years her life down to her personal travel plans
was well documented in the media for example Taiwanese news outlets had previously reported that her entire family had traveled to Japan for the Lunar New Year holiday given that she was 48 years old and had two young children many immediately suspected that the unnamed celebrity in the post was Barby shoe at first some dismissed it as a baseless rumor after all how could something so tragic happen in just a matter of days but the Blogger cryptically responded you’ll know the truth tomorrow sure enough on February
3rd Barbie shu’s younger sister D Shu little s officially confirmed the devastating news her sister had passed away in Tokyo this was not just a heartbreaking tragedy for Barbie shu’s family but also an unbelievable shock to her friends fans and loved ones the speed of her illness was staggering think about it on January 29th 9th she left Taiwan for a vacation in Japan in the morning of February 2nd she passed away a total of just four to 5 days so what really happened to Barbie Shu let’s uncover the truth in today’s
episode could this death have been prevented Barbie shu’s family traveled to Japan on January 29th the first day of the Lunar New Year the group included Barbie shoes two children d shoes little s two children D Sho little s s DJ coup kujan Yap Barbie shu’s husband and Barbie shu’s mother during the Lunar New Year many Taiwanese people especially celebrities enjoy traveling to Japan some prefer skiing While others visit Hot Springs since Taiwan is close to Japan and Taiwanese citizens don’t need a visa to enter it is common for
families to spend New Year’s Eve at home and then travel on the first day of the New Year according to Taiwanese media Barbie Shu attended a wedding reception on January 26 for a friend daughter at that time she seemed to be in good health but rumors suggest that someone at the party had the flu and Barbie Shu had contracted influenza be while in Taiwan by January 29th when preparing to leave for Japan she was already feeling unwell and had started coughing however since the trip had been planned in advance she did not want to disrupt the
family’s vacation so she decided to go despite feeling sick as soon as the group arrived in Japan and they had already arranged for a local tour guide according to the guide in a now deleted photo he immediately noticed that Barbie Shu was in poor health when he picked up the family she was coughing violently her lips were pale and she had to lean on DJ coup’s shoulder with her eyes tightly shut and an expression of intense pain although the Japanese driver later deleted the photo it continues to circulate widely on
Mainland China’s WBO where it has already amassed over 150 milli ion views on the first day of the trip the group visited hakone one of Japan’s most famous hot spring destinations located about an hour’s drive from Tokyo on January 29th they arrived in hakon but on January 30 and 31th Barby Shu barely left the hotel she may have only soaked in the hot springs and rested however by the night of January 3st her condition worsened significantly her family immediately called an ambulance and she was taken to a nearby hospital this was
her first hospitalization in Japan but it seems that the treatment was not effective she was discharged in the middle of the night without receiving any prescription medication or a clear diagnosis it is possible that doctors advised her to return for further evaluation the next morning on the morning of February 1st Barbie Shu went to the hospital for the second time initially she visited a small clinic but it was not equipped to handle her condition and referred her to hakon town Hospital a larger facility
after examination doctors diagnosed her with influenza A H1N1 since H1N1 now has effective treatments the doctor prescribed medication and advised her to go to a larger Hospital in Tokyo the family left the hospital later that day on February 1st the tour guide drove the entire family from hakone to Tokyo but they did not go to the hospital immediately they had even planned to meet a friend friend named woo who flew from Hokkaido to Tokyo just to see them however Barbie shu’s condition took a sudden turn for
the worst that evening when she was rushed to the hospital again she could not be saved and passed away on the morning of February 2nd the progression of her illness was shockingly fast from the moment she left Taiwan on January 29th to her passing on February 2 everything unfolded in just four to 5 days during her treatment in Japan Barbie she was hospitalized a total of four times however many questions remain why was she diagnosed with influenza A H1 And1 at hakone Town Hospital on February 1st prescribed medication and
then just a day later her condition deteriorated so rapidly that she developed sepsis and passed away did the hospital bear any responsibility logically if her flu had already led to pneumonia the hospital should not have discharged her so quickly why was she sent home instead of admitted for treatment when news of her death reached mainland China many people questioned Japan’s Health Care system is there something wrong with Japan’s medical system How could a flu patient die so suddenly why didn’t the hospital insist
on admitting her on the night of February 3rd a leaked message began circulating online The Source claimed with certainty that when Barbie Sue was hospitalized on the morning of February 1st at hakone Town Hospital her oxygen levels had dropped to 89% and she also had a high fever according to the message doctors had advised her to stay in the hospital for treatment however her family insisted on taking her back to the hotel instead the reason they had already booked return flights to Taiwan for February 1st and
did not want to change their plans at 10:00 a.m. on February 1st the medical team strongly recommended transferring her to a larger Hospital in Tokyo for Urgent Treatment however her family including her sister D Shu little s downplayed the severity of her condition and chose not to follow medical advice after arriving in Tokyo they did not seek further medical attention instead they prepared to return to Taiwan but on the way to the airport Barbie Shu suddenly collapsed and fell into critical condition she was rushed to a
small local hospital where doctors discovered that her lungs had turned completely white meaning they had lost all function at this point her chances of survival were nearly zero despite emergency efforts she passed away on the morning of February 2nd looking back at the entire treatment process there were too many missed opportunities if her family had agreed to admit her to a larger Hospital in Tokyo the outcome might have been different if they hadn’t been in such a hurry to return to Taiwan she might have received timely
treatment many netizens pointed out that on February 1st while Barbie Shu was in the hospital her sister duu and their mother were still posting Dance videos online of course the videos were deleted afterward but what do they reveal it suggests that her family including diu and their mother did not realize the gravity of her condition even though barbu had been hospitalized twice that day and prescribed medication everyone still believed it was just a seasonal flu they failed to understand the difference between the flu in the common cold not
realizing that influenza can be deadly Barbie shu’s death was a tragedy that could have been prevented if she had been hospitalized sooner she might have survived if her family had not rushed to return to Taiwan she might have been saved if they had recognized the seriousness of influenza her illness might not have progressed so rapidly a Mainland Chinese nzen posted a harsh criticism of duu little s and DJ coup arguing that if they had cared for Barbie Shu just a little more she wouldn’t have died in Japan this person
bluntly stated that her death was a man-made disaster however I believe that neither D Shu nor DJ coup ever wanted to lose their loved one there are many signs suggesting that multiple countries including Taiwan and especially mainland China are currently experiencing a severe outbreak of illness according to the latest reports Barbie shu’s body was cremated in Japan on February forth after completing legal procedures her ashes were brought back to Taiwan her 48 years of life ended in a way that was both heartbreaking and full of regret
what do you think about her death Barbie Shu an icon of the ‘ 80s and ’90s generation for those who grew up in the ‘ 80s and 90s Barbie Shu big S was a familiar face on TV screens she starred in popular dramas and variety shows that shaped an entire generation such as Meteor Garden where she played Shan Kai a strong yet kind-hearted girl a role that became legendary in Asian pop culture guess guest guess a variety show where Barbie and her sister duu little s first launched their entertainment careers in the 1990s in 2010 at a
private party Barbie Shu met Wang sha the son of John Wan the founder of South Beauty a high-end Sichuan restaurant chain with dozens of locations across China valued at billions of R&B due to his wealth and Status Wang sha was known as one of the four young masters of Beijing a title given to the most powerful and Elite Heirs of the capital by chance Wang sha attended the birthday party of actress Adan where celebrity guests such as fun shaoang shui and Barbie Shu were present the moment he laid eyes on Barbie Shu he fell in love
at first sight and began relentlessly pursuing her the very next night Wang shaf posted a simple good night message on webo Barbie Shu replied with a single thank you what happened next shocked everyone over just 20 days they met only four times on their fifth meeting Wang sha proposed outright saying let’s get married without hesitation Barbie Shu agreed on the spot leaving Wong Overjoyed shortly after he took her to Wong fujing beijing’s famous shopping district and bought a pair of large diamond rings just a little over 100
days after meeting the two officially tied the knot their lavish wedding was held in March 2011 in Sonia drawing massive media attention as a union between a top Taiwanese actress and a wealthy Beijing Heir their marriage was more than just a personal Affair it caught the attention of both governments China’s Taiwan Affairs office personally invited Wang sha to a special banquet recognizing him as an important figure in Cross straight relations the united front work work department also took interest in their marriage historically
Mainland Chinese women were more commonly marrying Taiwanese men however this time a famous Taiwanese actress had married into a wealthy Mainland Chinese family a rare and politically significant event because of this their marriage carried not only emotional and social significance but also a political Dimension post- divorce disputes alimony child custody and property however Barbie marriage was far from smooth sailing after 10 years together tensions and conflicts built up leading the couple to file for divorce What followed
was a bitter public battle on social media over several key issues one of the biggest disputes was alimony Wong sha was required to pay barbu NT3 million approximately U 96,000 per month in child support a sum he publicly complained about another point of contention was property after to the divorce Barbie Shu continued living in a luxury nt400 million USD 12.
8 million apartment that Wong had purchased prior to their separation the ownership and right to reside in the property became a heated issue child custody and visitation rights were also major sources of conflict the couple argued over their children’s living arrangements financial responsibilities and Wong’s access to them their legal battle remained unresolved at the time of Barbie’s passing with the next court hearing scheduled for February 27th but now before the case could reach its conclusion she was gone forever upon hearing of barbu’s sudden
death Wang sha immediately flew to Taiwan after bringing his current wife home he quietly visited Barbie shu’s residence only to find it empty as her family was still in Japan handling funeral arrangements it was clear his heart was filled with sorrow and regret no matter what had happened they had shared years together and she was the mother of his children now all past resentments have faded with time leaving behind only memories of the life they once shared Barbie shu’s life was filled with glamour love heartbreak and resilience
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