Published 10:37 IST, May 24th 2020

Japanese pro-wrestler in popular reality show dies at 22

Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro-wrestler who appeared in the latest series of the popular reality show “Terrace House,” has died. She was 22.

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Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro-wrestler who appeared in latest series of popular reality show “Terrace House,” has died. She was 22.

Her organization Stardom Wrestling confirmed Kimura’s death on Saturday. It said details are still largely unkwn and group was cooperating in an investigation, and asked her fans to be respectful.

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“We are very sorry to report that our Hana Kimura has passed away,” organization said in a statement.

Kimura was found de at her home, Japanese media said.

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Kimura became target of massive bullying on social media over her role on “Terrace House” show on Netflix, which involves three men and three women temporarily living toger at a shared house in Tokyo. show was temporarily suspended due to coronavirus.

In her latest Instagram posting Friday, she published a photo of herself and her cat, with a mess saying “Goodbye.” Ar posting carried a mess “I love you, live long and happy. I’m sorry.”

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Her death has triggered a wave of messs on social media against anymous bullying and hateful messs.

Kimura, whose mor Kyoko was also a famous pro-wrestler, performed at a sold-out Mison Square Garden event by Japan Pro-Wrestling and U.S. Ring of Hor.

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10:37 IST, May 24th 2020