Following the tragic passing of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe on August 5, his family has disclosed that he took his own life. His wife Amanda shared the devastating news with The Times, explaining that Thorpe had been struggling with severe illness and had come to believe that his family would be better off without him. His passing has left his loved ones heartbroken.
Thorpe is survived by his wife Amanda and their two daughters, Kitty, 22, and Emma, 19.
During his distinguished career, Thorpe played in 100 Test matches for England, achieving a highest score of 200 runs against New Zealand in Christchurch in 2002. In One Day Internationals, he amassed 2380 runs across 82 matches.
Amanda further revealed that despite occasional glimpses of the old Thorpe, he battled severe depression and anxiety, which persisted despite numerous treatments. The family provided unwavering support, but unfortunately, none of the interventions were effective.
Thorpe was highly regarded within the cricketing community and cherished by fans globally. His exceptional talent and achievements over a 13-year international career brought joy to his teammates and supporters of England and Surrey CCC. Later, as a coach, he played a key role in guiding England’s top talent to notable victories in various formats of the game.
Kitty, Thorpe’s eldest daughter from his second marriage, expressed her feelings to The Times, reflecting on the contrast between her father's previous vibrant self and his illness. She noted that while the illness overshadowed his later years, it is heartening to see that public memories focus on the remarkable person he was before his health declined.
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