Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away last week at the age of 55, took his own life, according to his family. Thorpe had been struggling with severe depression and anxiety in recent years.
Graham Thorpe, a legendary cricketer who played 100 Test matches and 82 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for England, believed that his family would be better off without him, as revealed by his wife Amanda. Despite the love he had for his wife and two daughters, his mental health worsened, leading him to end his life, leaving his family heartbroken.
Thorpe’s international career began in 1993 when he made a century on his Test debut against Australia, a feat no English player had achieved in 20 years. He went on to score over 9,000 runs in international cricket, known for his stylish left-handed batting and ability to perform under tough conditions.
In 2022, Graham Thorpe attempted to take his life, resulting in a long stay in intensive care. Although his family did everything they could to help him, including trying various treatments, nothing seemed to work. Thorpe continued to suffer from severe depression and anxiety.
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After retiring from playing, Thorpe moved into coaching, starting with mentoring players in New South Wales and later working with his old team, Surrey. He eventually became England’s batting coach, contributing to both the white and red ball teams.
Thorpe was appointed as the head coach of Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team in March 2022 but couldn’t take up the role due to his health issues. His death is a tragic loss for his family and the cricketing world.