Graham Thorpe’s wife claims former England cricketer took his own life, here's what we know about this shocking revelation

Graham Thorpe's death came as a shocking affair to the world of cricket, and after this announcement by the England and Wales Cricket Board, there were heavy rumors around Thorpe's sudden death. On August 5, the shocking announcement of Thorpe's death, was quite unprecedented, as he was only 55 years of age. Tributes for the cricketing icon poured in from all across the world for his family and loved ones, but the concern around the reason of his death was under the shadows for some time.

Depression takes away Graham Thorpe's life, says wife

According to The Guardian's report, his wife recently revealed that he had taken away his own life, after suffering from depression and anxiety for a few years now. He is survived by his wife Amanda and two daughters, who were shocked by his sudden passing away.

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Thorpe was reportedly hospitalized back in 2022 due to serious illness, but had recovered sometime later. The reasons for his depression and anxiety, along with the reason for what triggered his death, is still unknown. However, his wife also revealed that the 2022 hospitalization was also due to the fact that he had taken an attempt on his life, resulting in a prolonged stay in an intensive care unit.

Thorpe received complete support from family: Reports

According to reports, his family was right beside him by his tough time, helping him with his depression and anxiety issues. Since 2022, they were keeping him very close and spending quality time with him, but that could not stop Thorpe from taking away his own life, according to his wife, Amanda. The family is of the opinion that mental health is a very fragile thing, and even the toughest of people, like Thorpe, often succumb to various issues.

FAQs:

Has Graham Thorpe passed away?
Yes, Graham Thorpe passed away this month, at the age of 55. His wife has claimed that the English cricketer had taken away his own life due to anxiety and depression.

Did Graham Thorpe commit suicide?
Graham Thorpe, reportedly, took his own life, after suffering from depression and anxiety issues, as per his wife's statement.