Fans Mourn The Loss Of Pro Wrestler And ‘Terrace House’ Star Hana Kimura

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The world was shocked today to hear of the passing of professional wrestler and Terrace House star Hana Kimura at the age of 22.

Image via Variety

Hana had been one of the World Wonder Ring Stardom’s key performers and also appeared as a regular on the Japanese reality show Terrace House.

Stardom, the Japanese wrestling promotions company took to Twitter to confirm the sad news to the fans.

“Stardom fans,” the tweeted. “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.”

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

Details of Hana’s death are still largely unknown, but the company is cooperating in the investigation.

Unfortunately, Hana became the target of massive cyberbullying over her role on Terrace House which involves three men and three women who live together temporarily in a shared house in Tokyo.

The show has been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friends and fans have taken to social media to mourn the loss and pay tribute to the late pro wrestler. Her death has also triggered a wave of messages against cyberbullying.

Lost for words. #HanaKimura 🖤 pic.twitter.com/AVE50aN7oQ

— EVE - Riot Grrrls of Wrestling (@ProWrestlingEVE) May 23, 2020

Hana Kimura lit up every room she walked in. She was sunshine and one of the most selfless human beings I‘ve ever met. I’m one of the lucky ones who got to experience first hand how special and loving of a person she is. Hearts are hurting right now. I’m hurting right now💔Rip🙏

— Alex Gracia (@alexgracia3) May 23, 2020

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

Rest in peace Hana🥀my sincere condolences to her family, friends, Stardom team, fans..#WeSupportHana #WeLoveHanaKimura pic.twitter.com/TliCjMbMvy

— Alex 🥀 #RIPHanaKimura (@Kanakopieur) May 23, 2020

Rest easy in the shores of wrestling Valhalla, TCS' funky leader. You'll never be missed and will be forever in our hearts.

STARDOM roster, Hana's friends and family and wrestling world in general, 僕らはひとつ (we are one). pic.twitter.com/GkaqFOiSDG

— Saúl Costa (@truesricosta) May 23, 2020

2020 is officially the worst year ever May her soul rest in peace! She was one of the brightest stars in womens wrestling so much potential and just getting better and better so much star potential as well such a sad day in the world of wrestling #HanaKimura #STARDOM

— ThePhenomenalAngel (@P1Ange1) May 23, 2020

I just wished there was more that we could of done. I'm more then just saddened by the news. I'm hurt, I'm mad, I don't understand. I pray for her family, friends, and the whole wrestling community. It's time to stand strong together and show your love. End cyberbullying.

— Jeremiah (@J_DUB86) May 23, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Hana was so beautiful inside & out. I’m sending all my love to her family and all of her friends and coworkers. ❤️

— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) May 23, 2020

She was an amazing person inside and out. It goes to show that of someone is smiling on the outside it doesn’t mean they are on the inside. Why can’t everyone be nice to eachother. We are all on this earth we need to get along. she was incredible and so young I can’t believe it😭

— Amy Oakley (@amyoakley10) May 23, 2020

I am beyond saddened by this news. Hana was such a shining light of positivity and vibrance. You couldn't help but be entranced by her charisma and drive. She had so much ahead of her. Just absolutely devastating. My heart goes out to her family and friends. TCS forever... 💔

— Jesse O'Quinn ジェシーオクイン (@jcoquinn92) May 23, 2020

I am so unbelievably sad to hear about the death of Hana. We have watched her in Terrace House and thought she was such a beautiful kind person. I can’t believe people were being so mean to her. She was beautiful and kind. My thoughts go to all her friends and family 💕

— George Wade (@G_Wadey) May 23, 2020

Hana Kimura will be forever. pic.twitter.com/Q2tgoZnSVJ

— Alan.Theus ❌ (@alantheus23) May 24, 2020

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hana Kimura.

Hana was a beautiful and talented star!
Words are powerful.
Please be kind.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Hana’s family during this time. 🙏🏼#RIPHanaKimura ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NvJrmxI35A

— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) May 23, 2020

 

 

 

 

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To Hana Kimura and her family, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. .. There are no words that could possibly heal this wound... Rest In Peace Hana Kimura... If anyone reading this is suffering, know there are resources available to help. If you need someone to talk to on the phone call this number 1-800-273-8255 if you would prefer texting, Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Cyber Bullying is a very real and growing threat to us all as a society. Succumbing isn’t weakness, it’s human. We have evolved to feel as if our lives depend on social acceptance because the majority of human history our survival has depended on our social groups and standing within them. I know the trolls that spend their days harassing others online are battling their own mental demons, but please find a way to release your venom in a way that won’t poison others. Even a straw’s weight can be the one to break a camel’s back. Just the tiniest push could be what sends someone over the edge. Be the kindness you wish you received instead of malice and neglect you’re trying to pay back. Don’t pass it on, protect the world from what you’ve had to endure instead of spreading it🙏🏼❤️

A post shared by Ronda Rousey (@rondarousey) on May 23, 2020 at 9:13am PDT

Just woke up to this awful news. There are no words to appropriately describe just how tragic the passing of Hana Kimura is.

She was an extremely talented performer and by all accounts, a great person and a kind soul.

My thoughts go out to her friends and family.

— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) May 23, 2020

I'm so devastated that you are no longer here. You made me smile alot and I was so excited to see the next part of Terrace house with you in it. Hana was a beautiful, talented and amazing soul who inspired me a lot.
May you find peace Hana 🌺🌸#HanaKimura #RIP pic.twitter.com/CGraDGF3Ab

— ☾︎𑁍︎𓂀︎Raiz⁂︎༄︎⍟︎ (@Raizven) May 23, 2020

I didn’t personally know Hana Kimura, but it’s still very painful to learn about what happened.

When it comes to cyber bullying - don’t do it, don’t partake in it, and do not respond to it...Stand for something better.

My heart is with all of her fans, friends, and family. ❤️

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) May 24, 2020

Heartbreaking news about Hana Kimura. I met her only very briefly and you could just instantly tell she was special. Thinking of her, her family and friends today.

— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) May 23, 2020

Rest in peace Hana Kumira.

Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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