Suicide of Japanese wrestler blamed on online bullying
The suicide of a 22-year-old professional female wrestler has triggered an outpouring of sorrow from friends and fans – but also bitter accusations that she was driven to take her own life as a result of online bullying.
Hana Kimura was found dead in her apartment in the early hours of Saturday. She had a plastic bag over her head and poisonous chemicals were circulating in her bedroom. Kimura left a note apologizing to her mother, adding, "Thank you for giving birth to me."
Known for her perky character and youthful naivete when she joined Terrace House, which is aired on Fuji TV and has attracted high viewer figures, Kimura started attracting negative comments on her social media outlets after a clash with a male member of the house. The man accidentally damaged one of Kimura’s prized wrestling costumes when he washed it and she reacted furiously, slapping him.
The backlash was quick and fierce; posters on Twitter and other social media sites demanded that she immediately leave the reality TV show and accused her of being "stupid." More than one post said Kimura should kill herself.
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