Graham Thorpe RIP

[Cooperman]

I remember something from a couple of years ago about him being unwell but didn’t really hear anything since.

A cricketing great taken far too early at 55. Will fondly remember him through the back end of the 90’s and early 2000’s.

 

[Ringwood]

Really saddened by his passing. I played against him in a friendly when he turned out for his club Farnham in a Sunday friendly. Decent guy and down to earth.

 

[Niigata Jack]

Shocking news, was a cracking cricketer, its very sad news for Cricket, and desperately very sad for his family.

RIP, Graham Thorpe.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Was diagnosed with an illness 2 years ago, was listening to Phil De Freitas on Talksport this morning and he said he and others tried to talk to him to offer support but he couldn't be contacted.
Not the most technically correct batsmen but made up for it with sheer determination and grit, one of the best England have had. Rest easy.

 

[Cooperman]

Was diagnosed with an illness 2 years ago, was listening to Phil De Freitas on Talksport this morning and he said he and others tried to talk to him to offer support but he couldn't be contacted.
Not the most technically correct batsmen but made up for it with sheer determination and grit, one of the best England have had. Rest easy.

So he has basically shut himself off from public life since a diagnosis?

 

[Swanjaxs]

So he has basically shut himself off from public life since a diagnosis?

That's what PD'F was saying this morning.

 

[Cooperman]

That's what PD'F was saying this morning.

I hope he took some comfort from it, poor bloke.

 

[Swanjaxs]

I hope he took some comfort from it, poor bloke.

It seems the break-up of his first marriage affected him greatly, read a tribute to him in the Guardian today where Michael Atherton touched on how he struggled to deal with things in his personal life, poor bloke.

Graham Thorpe, former England cricketer and coach, dies aged 55

The former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe, one of the finest Test batters of his generation, has died at the age of 55

www.theguardian.com

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Tragic ... RIP Thorpey ...

Graham Thorpe: Former England cricketer took own life, family confirms

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[cmajack]

It seems the break-up of his first marriage affected him greatly, read a tribute to him in the Guardian today where Michael Atherton touched on how he struggled to deal with things in his personal life, poor bloke.

Graham Thorpe, former England cricketer and coach, dies aged 55

The former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe, one of the finest Test batters of his generation, has died at the age of 55

www.theguardian.com

So so sad, RIP Graham.

 

[Muteswan]

So sad.
RIP Graham.

 

[Darran]

Tragic ... RIP Thorpey ...

Graham Thorpe: Former England cricketer took own life, family confirms

Warning: This interview covers themes of suicide and depression which some may find distressing. If you are affected by this story, please visit sky.com/viewersupport - former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe died at the age of 55

www.skysports.com

Horrific.

 

[Cooperman]

Arghh heck, a truly sad tale of events. Absolutely gutted that he wasn’t able to fight off the demons.

 

[sainthelens]

Truly tragic story. The only thing I'd say is despite the demons he had, why couldn't the the thought of his kids drag him back ?

 

[BlasterJack]

That news has hit hard this morning.
Had struggles with mental health most of my adult life. It's impossible to describe how low and utterly helpless you can feel at times. As the old saying goes, one of the biggest lies in the World is "I'm fine".