Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Former England Cricketer Graham Thorpe Dies by Suicide After Struggles
Graham Thorpe, a famous cricket player, died by suicide after battling mental health issues.
He lost his job as a coach after a problem on tour, which made him feel very down.
He struggled with his mental health for a while and even asked his wife for help to end his life.
Thorpe was a great player, and a special event will honor him at a cricket match on his birthday.
If you or someone you know is having a hard time, there are people who can help.
Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe died by suicide after struggling with mental health issues.
Thorpe's mental health declined after losing his coaching role in 2022 following a controversy during the Ashes tour.
His wife revealed that he expressed suicidal thoughts and asked for help to end his life.
Thorpe had a distinguished international cricket career, playing 182 matches for England.
A tribute will be paid during the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval on August 1, his birthday.
- Who
- Graham Thorpe, a former England cricketer.
- What
- Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe died by suicide after battling mental health struggles and losing his coaching role.
- When
- August last year (2024)
- Where
- Esher railway station
- Why
- Due to prolonged mental health struggles after losing his coaching role.
Public perception
Family's perspective
Mental Health
Public perception
Public awareness of mental health issues in sports.
Family's perspective
Personal tragedy and privacy.
- Cause of Death
- Suicide by train
- Age
- 55
- Cricket Career
- Played 182 matches for England
- Coaching Role
- England's batting coach until 2022
- Mental Health Struggle
- Prolonged period of mental health issues