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Fed up of cyber bullying, Japanese pro wrestler and Netflix star Hana Kimura dies

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | May 23, 2020, at 11:16 pm

Tokyo/IBNS: Hana Kimura, Japanese wrestler and one of the cast members of current season of Terrace House on Netflix, has died.

Reportedly, in a post on Twitter, 22-year-old Hana wrote she received nearly 100 "frank opinions" every day, and admitted that she was hurt with the remarks and she felt "dead".

Kimura's message on Twitter translated to the following: "Nearly 100 frank opinions every day. I couldn’t deny that I was hurt. I'm dead. Thank you for giving me a mother. It was a life I wanted to be loved. Thank you to everyone who supported me. I love it. I'm weak, 'm sorry. I don't want to be a human anymore. It was a life I wanted to be loved. Thank you everyone, I love you. Bye."

Media reports said she had been subjected to cyber bullying by fans and critics on social media.

She was daughter of successful Japanese pro wrestler Kyoko Kimura and a second generation star. She joined wrestling in 2016.

The young wrestler was starring in the recent series of Terrace House on Netflix.

The cause of her death has not been confirmed yet, but Stardom, the promotion Kimura wrestled with in Japan, posted about her demise on Twitter.

Stardom fans,

We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away.

Please be respectful and allow some time for things to process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.

We appreciate your support during this difficult time.
— We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) May 23, 2020

Soon after the tweet, condolence messages from pro wrestling world began pouring in.

It's so beautiful seeing the love for Hana right now. Let's remember she was a beautiful beast! We love you Hana #RIPHanaKimura pic.twitter.com/hXL5P8tKZl
— Session Moth MartinaðŸ» ãƒžãƒ¼ãƒ†ã‚£ãƒŠã‚»ãƒƒã‚·ãƒ§ãƒ³ (@mothfromdaflats) May 23, 2020

The death of Hana Kimura is an absolute tragedy. I hope this serves as a reminder that interactions on social media can have a serious effect on the mental health of anyone, no matter who they are. Be kind. RIP.
— Adam Pacitti (@adampacitti) May 23, 2020

“I will always love and miss you, my friend. You are my little sister,” added Wrestler Sü Yüng. “The Swanns send our love and condolences to Hana Kimura, her family, and loved ones. I will never forget you. So much I want to say... my heart is broken."

I will always love and miss you, my friend. You are my little sister. The Swanns send our love and condolences to Hana Kimura, her family, and loved ones. I will never forget you. So much I want to say... my heart is broken. pic.twitter.com/PB5pO20YIj
— Sü Yüng (@realsuyung) May 23, 2020

She had joined her first title within months of joining pro wrestling in 2016. She was also judged Artist of Stardom championship twice as well as a Goddess of Stardom championship.

#HanaKimura #Netflix #JapaneseProWrestler

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