Former England Cricketer Graham Thorpe Dies in Tragic Train Incident, Family Reveals Struggles with Mental Illness

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:40am on 13 Aug 2024,Tuesday Sports

Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, fifty-five, tragically died after being struck by a train in Surrey on August fourth. An inquest revealed that Thorpe took his own life, following a long battle with depression and anxiety. His wife Amanda and daughter Kitty disclosed that Thorpe, renowned for his mental toughness on the cricket field, had struggled with severe mental health issues in recent years. Despite previous attempts, he was unable to recover. Tributes have poured in from the cricket community, honoring his legacy as one of England’s finest batters and a beloved coach.

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