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Hana Kimura death: Terrace House star died ‘after facing online bullying’

Hana Kimura death: Terrace House star died ‘after facing online bullying’

Hana Kimura died after becoming a victim of cyber-bullying, it has been reported.
The professional wrestler, who was part of the cast of popular Japanese reality series Terrace House, died aged 22 last week.
Yukio Hatoyama, Japan’s former prime minister, tweeted about Kimura’s death and said Japan should consider penalties for those who harass individuals online.
Local media said that Kimura’s death followed bullying over her behaviour on the show, which was broadcast on the country’s Fuji Television as well as on Netflix.
I’m sorry.”Su Yung, an American wrestler, wrote: “I will always love and miss you, my friend.