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▼ Death Of Japanese Netflix Star Sends Shockwaves
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The death of professional Japanese wrestler and Netflix star Kimura Hana has sent shockwaves around the world.
Kimura was cast member on the latest series of the realty show "Terrace House". She died in Tokyo on Saturday at the age of 22. The cause of her death was not immediately clear.
Kimura's wrestling organization says she was the target of cyber-bulling on social media.
The show has been available in about 190 countries and territories. The news of Kimura's death has been covered by major media outlets inside and outside of Japan.
The BBC reported that "Kimura is said to have been the target of mean tweets", and "fans and industry figures spoke out against cyber-bullying and its impact on mental health."
The Washington Post quoted a tweet from a World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler, saying that the public needs to wake up and know that cast members are real people, not just characters on a show.
The paper mentioned two young South Korean K-pop singers who apparently committed suicide after suffering online attacks. It said their deaths highlighted the intense pressure on young women in the entertainment industry.
Mourning messages have been posted on Twitter in English and various other languages with the hashtag "RIPHanaKimura."
Kimura was cast member on the latest series of the realty show "Terrace House". She died in Tokyo on Saturday at the age of 22. The cause of her death was not immediately clear.
Kimura's wrestling organization says she was the target of cyber-bulling on social media.
The show has been available in about 190 countries and territories. The news of Kimura's death has been covered by major media outlets inside and outside of Japan.
The BBC reported that "Kimura is said to have been the target of mean tweets", and "fans and industry figures spoke out against cyber-bullying and its impact on mental health."
The Washington Post quoted a tweet from a World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler, saying that the public needs to wake up and know that cast members are real people, not just characters on a show.
The paper mentioned two young South Korean K-pop singers who apparently committed suicide after suffering online attacks. It said their deaths highlighted the intense pressure on young women in the entertainment industry.
Mourning messages have been posted on Twitter in English and various other languages with the hashtag "RIPHanaKimura."
- May 25, 2020
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