The ashes of Taiwanese actress Barbie “Big S” Hsu Shi-yuan have been sent back to the self-ruled island after she died of pneumonia during a trip in Japan, with her family saying there will not be a memorial ceremony for the star.
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Taiwanese media reported on Wednesday that Hsu’s husband, Koo Jun-yup, was seen outside the Skyvision Jet Centre at Songshan Airport in Taipei around 3pm.
A family member’s statement later said that the ashes of the actress had arrived in Taipei.
“Thank you to all media friends for waiting for Shi-yuan to come back in such cold weather. She has arrived home safely. She is believed to be happy and worry-free now in heaven,” said a statement from her sister Dee Hsu published by local media.
“We will not organise a farewell ceremony for her as she has always been a low-key person. If you miss her, please keep it in your heart! Our whole family is grateful for your love for Shi-yuan.”
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Hsu’s sudden death, confirmed by her family on Monday, shocked fans around the world. Known as “Big S”, she became a household name in Hong Kong and across Asia for her starring role in the 2001 television drama Meteor Garden.