Graham Thorpe committed suicide due to depression, claims Former England cricketer's wife
Amanda Thorpe, the wife of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, has revealed that her husband ended his life after a prolonged struggle with depression and anxiety. The 55-year-old’s mental health issues worsened due to declining physical health over the past two years. His death on August 5 was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Graham Thorpe Was Battling Depression: Amanda
In an interview with former England captain Michael Atherton, Amanda Thorpe described the difficulties Graham faced. Despite having a supportive family, including his wife and two daughters, he was unable to overcome his challenges. «Despite having a wife and two daughters whom he loved and who loved him, he did not get better,» Amanda Thorpe told 'The Times'.
She further explained, «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.»
A memorial service for Thorpe was held last Saturday before a match between Farnham Cricket Club and Chipstead Cricket Club, attended by his family. Amanda Thorpe noted, «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 various treatments, Thorpe continued to suffer. His wife said, «Despite glimpses of hope and of the old Graham, he continued to suffer from depression and anxiety, which at times got very
