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R.I.P. Hana Kimura, pro wrestler and Terrace House cast member

R.I.P. Hana Kimura, pro wrestler and Terrace House cast member

A prominent performer on Japan’s pro wrestling circuit, Kimura was also a cast member on the most recent season of Netflix’s reality dating series Terrace House.
The daughter of established Japanese wrestler Kyoko Kimura, Kimura entered the world of professional wrestling at a young age, performing in events with Japan’s Wrestle-1 promotion when she was just 18.
Although the series has since resumed production, Netflix has announced that it will delay the release of new episodes in the wake of Kimura’s death.
Some of Kimura’s final social media posts apparently referenced cyberbullying against her; both Japanese pro wrestling and Terrace House have been called out for sometimes sporting aggressive fanbases that frequently critique performers’ behavior.
Kimura’s death was confirmed late last night by Stardom’s official social media account.