Shortly before her death on May 23, Hana Kimura, a Japanese professional wrestler and cast member of the reality TV series “Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020,” posted a series of alarming messages on her social media accounts, some of which suggested she was the victim of relentless online harassment.
“Every day, I receive nearly 100 honest opinions and I cannot deny that I get hurt,” she tweeted.
Kimura’s sudden passing sparked an immediate outpouring of grief and sharp criticism of cyberbullying as reports began to suggest she took her own life. Fans of “Terrace House” were quick to point out that hurtful comments toward Kimura increased after March 31, when an episode aired in which she had a verbal altercation with a male housemate.