The wife of England's cricket legend Graham Thorpe has made some revelations in a heartbreaking interview. Amanda Thorpe has revealed that Graham Thorpe has taken his own life as he was struggling with depression and anxiety. England Cricket announced the demise of Graham Thorpe on August 5, 2024. Graham Thorpe Dies: Michael Vaughan, Ben Stokes and Other Members of Cricket Fraternity Pay Tribute After Former England Cricketer Passes Away at Age 55.

“Despite having a wife and two daughters whom he loved and who loved him, he did not get better. He was so unwell in recent times and he really did believe that we would be better off without him and we are devastated that he acted on that and took his own life”, Amanda Thorpe told The Times.

"For the past couple of years, Graham had been suffering from major depression and anxiety. This led him to make a serious attempt on his life in May 2022, which resulted in a prolonged stay in an intensive care unit. Despite glimpses of hope and of the old Graham, he continued to suffer from depression and anxiety, which at times got very severe. We supported him as a family and he tried many, many treatments but unfortunately, none of them really seemed to work. Graham was renowned as someone who was very mentally strong on the field and he was in good physical health. But mental illness is a real disease and can affect anyone", Amanda Thorpe said further. Graham Thorpe Dies: Former England and Surrey Batter Passes Away at Age 55.

On Saturday, August 10 a special ceremony was held in Farnham to remember Thorpe. Graham Thorpe spent 17 years playing for Surrey and earned 100 Test caps for England as a middle-order batsman. Before Farnham Cricket Club's match against Chipstead Cricket Club a minute's silence was held for Graham Thorpe.

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