The Japanese pro wrestler Hana Kimura has died at age 22, reported. The wrestler also was known for her Netflix hit show, “Terrace House,” has been reported dead confirmed by her Stardom Wrestling company on Friday saying, “We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away. Please be respectful and allow some time for things process, and keep your thoughts and prayers with her family and friends. We appreciate your support during this difficult time.”
Kimura made her debut at Wrestle-1 and won her first title at the JWP Junior plate in 2016, later officially joined Stardom Wrestling in 2019. Kimura was also famously known as a leader to the Tokyo Cyber Squad, a true favorite among Japanese wrestling fan followers.
It was also reported that the 22 years old wrestler posted a picture of herself with her cat with a troubling caption stating, “Goodbye.” And, the sheer news has caused a serious shock over the internet.
According to Variety, Kimura also recently shared a number of concerning tweets, in which she said she ‘didn’t want to be a human anymore’. She reportedly implied she had been cyberbullied, and wrote: ‘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, I’m sorry. I don’t want to be human anymore. It was a life I wanted to be loved. Thank you, everyone. I love you. Bye.” Hana also alluded to self-harm in a number of tweets. Wrestling was in Kimura’s blood, with her mother Kyoko Kimura also a Japanese pro wrestler.
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