‘Online bullying is not OK,’ Wrestling community mourns death of 22-year-old wrestler

The skilled wrestling group mourned the lack of younger Japanese pro-wrestler Hana Kimura after she misplaced her life on Saturday. The 22-year-old’s demise was confirmed by her group Stardom Wrestling, who mentioned that particulars relating to her passing away are unknown and nonetheless being investigated. Japanese media reported that Kimura was discovered lifeless at her residence. It has been reported that Kimura grew to become a goal of on-line bullying over her position on the “Terrace House” present on Netflix.

The present concerned three males and three girls quickly dwelling collectively at a shared home in Tokyo. The present was quickly suspended as a result of coronavirus.

“We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away,” the group mentioned in a press release.

She had even printed images on social media which indicated that she was not in a ‘happy space.’ Kimura had just lately posted a photograph of herself and her cat, with a message saying “Goodbye.” Another posting carried a message “I love you, live long and happy. I’m sorry.”

Kimura’s demise has triggered a wave of messages on social media in opposition to nameless bullying and hateful messages. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley condemned her demise whereas saying that ‘Online bullying should not be part of life.’

 

Hana Kimura was 22.

Please let that sink in…22. She had her entire life in entrance of her.

Online bullying shouldn’t be a part of life.
It rattling positive shouldn’t be a part of demise.

Hana Kimura was 22. #RIPHanaKimura pic.twitter.com/xKTBYzaoIt

— Mick Foley (@ActualMickFoley) May 23, 2020

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) despatched their needs to her household.

 

AEW and the wrestling group mourn the passing of Hana Kimura. May she Rest In Peace, and our ideas are along with her household, her pals, and her followers. pic.twitter.com/gouuu3xG5y

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) May 23, 2020

Former WWE and UFC champion Ronda Rousey expressed her remorse in seeing a younger skilled passing away.

 

To Hana Kimura and her household, I’m so extremely sorry in your loss. .. There aren’t any phrases that might presumably heal this wound… Rest In Peace Hana Kimura… If anybody studying that is struggling, know there are… https://t.co/AvkdUG9QLN

— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) May 23, 2020

Other WWE superstars and wrestler have additionally despatched their condolences over her demise.

 

I actually really feel sick to my abdomen…
People on social media want to grasp that wrestlers are f’n individuals too.
As somebody who consistently will get bullied on-line this one hit too near residence. People must develop the f up.#RIPHanaKimura

— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) May 23, 2020

 

To Hana Kimura and her household, I’m so extremely sorry in your loss. .. There aren’t any phrases that might presumably heal this wound… Rest In Peace Hana Kimura… If anybody studying that is struggling, know there are… https://t.co/AvkdUG9QLN

— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) May 23, 2020

 

Just woke as much as this terrible information. There aren’t any phrases to appropriately describe simply how tragic the passing of Hana Kimura is.

She was a particularly gifted performer and by all accounts, an amazing individual and a sort soul.

My ideas exit to her family and friends.

— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) May 23, 2020

 

I didn’t know Hana Kimura however I believed she was immensely charismatic and gifted. The circumstances of her passing are extremely unhappy.

— Florida Man (@WWEBigE) May 23, 2020

 

I didn’t know Hana Kimura, as I’m studying all of the unbelievable issues mentioned about her, I can inform she left an amazing influence on this world. It’s extremely tragic {that a} younger lady needed to be subjected to such horrific hate from individuals who didn’t even know her. 💔

— 🌺 (@NiaJaxWWE) May 23, 2020

 

There are so many nights I’d go to roppongi & I used to be joined by one of the stunning vibrant girls I’ve ever met.
I’d at all times smile round her & her chortle would simply have impact on everybody.

I can’t specific how heartbroken I’m for the Stardom Family.
RIP Hana Kimura

— ᵂⁱˡˡ ᴼˢᵖʳᵉᵃʸ • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) May 23, 2020

 

I didn’t personally know Hana Kimura, but it surely’s nonetheless very painful to find out about what occurred.

When it involves cyber bullying – don’t do it, don’t partake in it, and don’t reply to it…Stand for one thing higher.

My coronary heart is with all of her followers, pals, and household. ❤️

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) May 24, 2020

 Kimura, whose mom Kyoko was additionally a well-known pro-wrestler, carried out at a sold-out Madison Square Garden occasion by Japan Pro-Wrestling and U.S. Ring of Honor.

(with AP inputs)