former eng cricketer graham thorpe passes at 55

[HomerJ]

very sad news if you follow cricket,

Graham Thorpe: Former England and Surrey batter dies aged 55

Former Surrey left-hander Graham Thorpe was renowned as one of the finest English players of his generation, playing exactly 100 Tests and scoring 16 centuries before retiring in 2005.

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England cricket legend Graham Thorpe passes away at the age of 55

Graham Thorpe has tragically passed away at the age of 55. The England cricket legend was one of the greatest batsman the country has ever produced. Thorpe had been suffering with illness since May…

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https://www.itv.com/news/2024-08-05/former-england-cricketer-graham-thorpe-dies-aged-55

 

[Scoped Badger]

Very sad news. Like many, I grew up watching him play. 55 is no age at all.

 

[Martinr36]

No it is very sad, and at such a young age

 

[HomerJ]

for those interested in the stats

Graham Thorpe Profile - Cricket Player England | Stats, Records, Video

Read about Graham Thorpe cricket player from England profile, stats, rankings, records, videos, photos at ESPNcricinfo

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[HomerJ]

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

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[Martinr36]

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

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Terrible news

 

[sck451]

So very sad. This article by his friend and teammate Mike Atherton has moved me immensely:

Graham Thorpe’s daughter: He loved us and his life before illness took over

Family of Graham Thorpe, who died last week aged 55, tell Mike Atherton about former England star’s struggle with anxiety and depression

www.thetimes.com

 

[Martinr36]

From what I just read he stepped in front of a train, so tragic😢