Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe took his own life by jumping in front of a train

The cricketing world is in mourning following the tragic death of former England batter Graham Thorpe, who took his own life after a long and painful battle with depression and anxiety. Graham Thorpe's passing on August 5 was initially announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), but it was only later, in a poignant interview with former England captain Michael Atherton, that his wife, Amanda, revealed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding his death. 

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Graham Thorpe ended his life by jumping in front of a train

Graham Thorpe, 55, died after being struck by a train at Esher railway station in Surrey, a detail confirmed during a judicial inquiry into his death on Tuesday. According to Amanda, Thorpe had struggled intensely with both mental and physical health issues over the last two years, ultimately leading to his tragic decision.

Graham Thorpe was widely regarded as one of England’s most talented batsmen during his career, scoring 6,744 runs in 100 Test matches. He served as England's assistant coach until the 2021-22 Ashes series. Thorpe was due to take over as Afghanistan's head coach in 2022 but he never did. It has now emerged that Thorpe tried to end his life in May 2022 as well. 

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Thorpe's elder daughter, Kitty, also spoke out, sharing the emotional toll her father's illness had taken on the family.

"We are not ashamed of talking about it. There is nothing to hide and it is not a stigma. We were trying to help him get better before and trying to protect him, which is why we said nothing. This is the time now to share the news, however horrible it is. We've wanted to be able to talk and share and we'd now like to raise awareness, too," Thorpe's elder daughter, Kitty, said.

"He had loved life and he loved us but he just couldn't see a way out. It was heartbreaking to see how withdrawn he had become. He was not the same person. It was strange to see this person trapped in the body of dad. That's why we've been so happy that the many reflections have been about his life before this illness took over. I'm glad that's how everyone does remember him, rightly so, as the complete character he was," she added.