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Hana Kimura, a gifted, rising Japanese professional wrestler at present starring in the latest sequence of Terrace Home, has died aged 22.
The reason for dying has not been confirmed however Stardom, the promotion Kimura wrestled with in Japan, posted about her dying in the present day on Twitter.
“We’re very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has handed away,” learn the tweet. “Please be respectful and permit a while for issues to course of, and preserve your ideas and prays together with her household and buddies.”
Stardom followers,
We’re very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has handed away.
Please be respectful and permit a while for issues to course of, and preserve your ideas and prayers together with her household and buddies.
We admire your assist throughout this troublesome time.
— We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) Could 23, 2020
Kimura had reportedly been a current sufferer of bullying on social media, and had tweeted out troubling pictures within the lead as much as her dying.
“Thanks to everybody who supported me,” she tweeted. “I like it. I am weak, I am sorry. I do not need to be a human anymore. It was a life I needed to be liked. Thanks everybody, I like you. Bye.”
Kimura, the daughter of Kyoko Kimura, was born right into a wrestling household and had been wrestling professionally since 2016. She was a rising star within the Japanese wrestling scene. Famous wrestling commentator Dave Meltzer not too long ago tweeted that Stardom was planning to groom her as their main mainstream star.
If the pandemic hadn’t occurred, the brand new house owners had been going to construct the 12 months round her and Giulia as their mainstream stars. And she or he was by far the extra charismatic of the 2. https://t.co/GgWHwDEIwT
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) Could 23, 2020
Others within the professional wrestling world have started posting tributes.
I simply need folks to take the identical power that they’d need for themselves or their family members to have and provides it to different folks’s family members. The quantity of depravity on social media is simply completely insane and pointless. It’s got to cease. 💔 #RIPHanaKimura
— ☀️Sonny Kiss☀️ (@SonnyKissXO) Could 23, 2020
The dying of Hana Kimura is an absolute tragedy. I hope this serves as a reminder that interactions on social media can have a severe impact on the psychological well being of anybody, irrespective of who they’re. Be form. RIP.
— Adam Pacitti (@adampacitti) Could 23, 2020
It completely breaks my coronary heart how merciless folks might be on social media. It was a tremendous honor to know Hana Kimura. She was a tremendous lady with the kindest soul and immense ardour and work ethic. I’m at a lack of phrases over this tragedy. Relaxation In Peace my buddy.
— Tessa Blanchard (@Tess_Blanchard) Could 23, 2020
For those who’re combating ideas of self hurt or suicide you’ll be able to contact the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 within the US. These within the UK can name Samaritans on 116 123. For those who stay in Australia you’ll be able to contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.
