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Former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe dies aged 55​


Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55.

A statement from the ECB said: ‘It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away.

‘There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham’s death.

‘More than one of England’s finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world.

‘His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his teammates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike.

‘Later, as a coach, he guided the best England Men’s talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game.

‘The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time.

‘We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport.’

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Former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

'There seems to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death.'
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Sad news. He hung in for a while after his ill health. He was a solid cricketer and will be remembered fondly by cricket fans across the globe.
 
Very sad news. One of the great English cricketers
 
ECB pays its condolences

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Graham Thorpe: 1969 - 2014

It is with great sadness that the ECB shares the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away.

There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death.

More than one of England’s finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world. His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his teammates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike. Later, as a coach, he guided the best England Men's talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game.

The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time. We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport.

www.ecb.co.uk

Graham Thorpe: 1969 - 2014

<i>England cricket legend Graham Thorpe has passed away aged 55.</I>
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Really sad news

Thorpe was a player i grew up watching over the years aggressive leftie who was proper batsmen.

RIP bro
 
Very shocked to hear this. He was one of the rare high quality English batters of his era.

May God grant his family strength and his soul rest in peace
 
Shocked..He was everyone's favorite cricketer.. Gone too soon..
How he died?
 
In regards to direct memories of his playing days, I remember he had to take a year off due to bad form mainly because he was being affected mentally by off field stuff (I believe it was a divorce). He came back and had a stellar return scoring a Test hundred (can’t remember who it was against, maybe @James can help jog my memory). Was in awe of him, especially his beautiful blue handle Kookaburra bat. Just had a class and aura about him. Was one of the few English batsmen who had an Australian batter’s vibe to him. There are also beautiful pictures/videos of him celebrating the historic win against Pakistan in 2000 (Karachi). That win and his innings still goes down as one of England’s most famous victories in Test cricket history.
 
RIP. Was a very good player, especially considering the quality of English team during 90s.. I watched him live get a hundred against SL and a 50 against India sometime in the beginning of 2000s. Gone far too early.
 
Sad news and great batsman. In the late 90/ and early 2000s he was as good as anyone in the world and was key to some of englands famous away victories in Pakistan and SL
 
Sad condolences to his family .

Used to enjoy watching him bat , very elegant & a great finisher too .
 
RIP - one of My fav England batsmen.

Brilliant player of spin, also very good against pace.

Condolences to his family.
 
So sad to know.
He was a really good batter for England back in the day.

This is the inevitable end brothers. Death will get to all of us one day.

Om Shanti Dear Brother
 
This is such sad news...

Absolutely brilliant player of spin and if memory serves me correctly, the first international batsman to really get hold of Warn'e bowling...
 
Terrible news. Such a fine player, one of the best English players of the 90s and early 00s. RIP Thorpey... Gone too soon 🥺
 
IMMY69 said:
This is such sad news...

Absolutely brilliant player of spin and if memory serves me correctly, the first international batsman to really get hold of Warn'e bowling...
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Very good record vs Warne.

Also the main reason England won series away in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the same period of time.

To average 45 in that era is equivalent of averaging 55 or 60 in modern day
 
No one knows what illness he was suffering from, his family kept it very private till the very end but it was serious enough to keep him bed ridden for two years. Condolences to his family.
 
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun.

I grew up watching Thorpe. Was a good middle order batter.
 
Ricky Ponting pays tribute to 'English legend' Graham Thorpe

Australia great Ricky Ponting expressed his condolences following the passing of Graham Thorpe.

Ricky Ponting shared his heartfelt condolences for the late Graham Thorpe, who passed away earlier this week from an long-standing illness.

Ponting said he had interacted with Thorpe during their time at Surrey in 2013, when the Australian spent two months with the County side.

“I had a bit of interaction with him with my time at Surrey,” Ponting said in the latest episode of The ICC Review.

“Remembering my last year of first-class cricket, (I) was actually playing for Surrey and I only played maybe half a dozen first-class games.

“But I became a capped player at the Surrey County Cricket Club, which is something that I'm extremely proud of. And obviously thought he (Thorpe) was a Surrey legend, an English legend."

Ponting highlighted how Thorpe was widely recognised by some of the greats of the game, and touched on the connections the late England player had with his current colleagues in the commentary box.

“I've heard Wasim Akram describe him as the best left-hand batsman that he ever bowled to,” Ponting said.

“A lot of his English teammates called him ‘the little genius’ for how good he was. And some of the guys that I work with in the UK now were extremely close with him.

“I mentioned Alec Stewart before, he was the Director of Cricket and head coach at Surrey when I was there. Guys like Ian Ward that I work with at Sky played a lot with him at Surrey. Nasser (Hussain) and Athers (Michael Atherton) obviously were extremely close with him as well.”

Ponting, who closely felt the loss of Australian greats Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds in 2022 when they passed away within a months of each other, made sure to reach out to his English colleagues as soon as he heard the news of Thorpe’s passing.

“As soon as the news broke, I made sure I got on the phone to those guys straight away, because it's only a couple of years ago that it happened with me with Warney (Shane Warne) and Simmo (Andrew Symonds) and those guys,” said Ponting.

“It seems like this big world of cricket, but when you lose something like that, the cricket world really shrinks down and everyone looks after each other.

“It's just another one of those really, really sad days as far as the game of cricket is concerned.

“To his family and everyone close to him, think from everyone, it's not just me, but from everyone in Australia that had anything to do with Graham Thorpe, our deepest condolences go out to you all.”

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Ricky Ponting pays tribute to 'English legend' Graham Thorpe

Australia great Ricky Ponting expressed his condolences following the passing of Graham Thorpe.
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Graham Thorpe’s wife reveals England legend took his own life as she opens up on his mental health battle

Graham Thorpe's wife has revealed the England and Surrey cricket legend took his own life.

The cricket world was left in shock last week when it was announced that Thorpe had sadly passed away at the age of 55.

His wife, Amanda, has now revealed he tried to take his own life in May 2022 and spent time in intensive care.

She told The Times: "Despite having a wife and two daughters whom he loved and who loved him, he did not get better.

"He was so unwell in recent times and he really did believe that we would be better off without him."

She added: "We are devastated that he acted on that and took his own life."

Thorpe suffered with depression and anxiety over a number of years and his wife wanted to raise awareness of how it can affect anyone.

Amanda added: "Despite glimpses of hope and of the old Graham, he continued to suffer from depression and anxiety, which at times got very severe.

"We supported him as a family and he tried many, many treatments but unfortunately none of them really seemed to work.

"Graham was renowned as someone who was very mentally strong on the field and he was in good physical health.

"But mental illness is a real disease and can affect anyone."

During a distinguished international career, Thorpe struck 16 Test hundreds for England, which included a debut century against Australia at Trent Bridge in 1993, and represented his country 182 times in all formats.

In a statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board said: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away.

"There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death.

"More than one of England's finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world.

"His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his teammates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike.

"Later, as a coach, he guided the best England Men's talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game.

"The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time.

"We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport."

talksport.com

Graham Thorpe's wife reveals England legend took his own life

Graham Thorpe’s wife has revealed the England and Surrey cricket legend took his own life. The cricket world was left in shock last week when it was announced that Thorpe had sadly passed awa…
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FearlessRoar said:
Graham Thorpe’s wife reveals England legend took his own life as she opens up on his mental health battle

Graham Thorpe's wife has revealed the England and Surrey cricket legend took his own life.

The cricket world was left in shock last week when it was announced that Thorpe had sadly passed away at the age of 55.

His wife, Amanda, has now revealed he tried to take his own life in May 2022 and spent time in intensive care.

She told The Times: "Despite having a wife and two daughters whom he loved and who loved him, he did not get better.

"He was so unwell in recent times and he really did believe that we would be better off without him."

She added: "We are devastated that he acted on that and took his own life."

Thorpe suffered with depression and anxiety over a number of years and his wife wanted to raise awareness of how it can affect anyone.

Amanda added: "Despite glimpses of hope and of the old Graham, he continued to suffer from depression and anxiety, which at times got very severe.

"We supported him as a family and he tried many, many treatments but unfortunately none of them really seemed to work.

"Graham was renowned as someone who was very mentally strong on the field and he was in good physical health.

"But mental illness is a real disease and can affect anyone."

During a distinguished international career, Thorpe struck 16 Test hundreds for England, which included a debut century against Australia at Trent Bridge in 1993, and represented his country 182 times in all formats.

In a statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board said: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away.

"There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death.

"More than one of England's finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world.

"His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his teammates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike.

"Later, as a coach, he guided the best England Men's talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game.

"The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time.

"We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport."

talksport.com

Graham Thorpe's wife reveals England legend took his own life

Graham Thorpe’s wife has revealed the England and Surrey cricket legend took his own life. The cricket world was left in shock last week when it was announced that Thorpe had sadly passed awa…
talksport.com talksport.com
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Depression and anxiety from what? This is sad stuff. Let’s not take life too seriously and let the circumstances impact you in a negative manner so much. Life and health itself is the greatest gift , doesn’t matter if the money, fame, relationships aren’t being great.
 
People need to understand in the UK mental health isn’t taken seriously.

If you are druggie or alcaholic we have rehab clinics.

If you suffer from mental health it’s fine the summer months will come soon for you to recover.

Gary Speed former Leeds Utd player also suffered from mental health issues with no help or support.

RIP Thorpey gone to soon.
 
I was under the impression he was bedridden with a serious illness. Based on what his wife is saying that doesn't appear to be the case.

Thorpe had a history of drug and alcohol addiction.
 
Double Trouble said:
People need to understand in the UK mental health isn’t taken seriously.

If you are druggie or alcaholic we have rehab clinics.

If you suffer from mental health it’s fine the summer months will come soon for you to recover.

Gary Speed former Leeds Utd player also suffered from mental health issues with no help or support.

RIP Thorpey gone to soon.
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It's taken a lot more seriously now but I don't think many still under stand the difference between depression and clinical depression.

You can imagine someone in Thorpes position being told something like - what are you depressed about look how much you have etc etc

I think we need another word for clinical depression to really differentiate between it and generally just being sad.
 
Savak said:
I was under the impression he was bedridden with a serious illness. Based on what his wife is saying that doesn't appear to be the case.

Thorpe had a history of drug and alcohol addiction.
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It very clearly was a serious illness.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
It's taken a lot more seriously now but I don't think many still under stand the difference between depression and clinical depression.

You can imagine someone in Thorpes position being told something like - what are you depressed about look how much you have etc etc

I think we need another word for clinical depression to really differentiate between it and generally just being sad.
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Clinical Depression - Major Depressive Disorder.
 
Ever since his death, I was feeling a certain personal loss, despite having only a handful of memories of watching him play. It felt tragic that he had been having some illness and away from the world, which seemed to love him.

I have come out of depression twice with medication and exercise but it is always easy to fall in the darkness so each day is a day to live and outrun the darkness.

Feeling very sorry for him. I guess that is why I was feeling a personal connection with him.
 
but why did he do that?

he was a well established cricketer and after his retirement his coaching career was going in a right direction... its difficult to digest that he took his own life!
 
people rarely recover from depression, you just learn to deal with it, or find a reason to put up with it, which for thorpe must have been his young daughters over the previous years. sad to hear about his passing, unfortunately, the pain doesnt end, it just gets transferred on to someone else. wishing the best for his wife and kids.
 
The inquest into the death of former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe has been opened and adjourned

Mr Thorpe died after being struck by a train on 4 August at a railway station, the brief hearing on Tuesday heard.
The 55-year-old took his own life in Esher, Surrey, his wife Amanda Thorpe previously said.

The inquest was opened and adjourned at Woking Coroner's Court. Coroner Simon Wickens offered sincere condolences to Mr Thorpe’s family and all those who had been touched by his life and career.

In an interview with The Times, Mrs Thorpe said her husband had been suffering from depression and anxiety over recent years.

"Despite having a wife and two daughters whom he loved and who loved him, he did not get better," she said.
Mr Thorpe's daughter, Kitty, said the family "are not ashamed" of talking about his death, adding: "There is nothing to hide and it is not a stigma."

The family say they are now considering launching a foundation in his name.

Graham Thorpe scored 16 centuries for England

Mr Thorpe played 100 Tests for England between 1993 and 2005, along with 82 one-day internationals.
A batter, he scored 6,744 Test runs for England, including 16 centuries, at an average of 44.66.

Current England players Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Ben Duckett were among those to pay tribute, while retired England bowler Stuart Broad described him as a "wonderful person".

Mr Wickens confirmed an inquest would be held at a later date.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story, help and support is available at BBC Action Line.

Source: BBC
 
I remember watching him in Ashes back in early 2000's. A very stylish batsman and a gritty character.

It is very sad to see him take his own life. As someone who takes medication for Anxiety issues, I can relate to him. The chemical imbalance in the brain is a serious thing. Human body is so fragile and imperfect.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
but why did he do that?

he was a well established cricketer and after his retirement his coaching career was going in a right direction... its difficult to digest that he took his own life!
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Happiness is not always derived from money or status. You may not have gone through depression which is perhaps why you can't understand it. But being in depression is an awful thing that can be very hard to recover from. Especially if you have struggled with it for years or are suffering from a major depressive disorder. On top of all that, you also have to deal with society stigma, where people who don't understand depression or have never gone through it, try to make light of what you are going through.

At the end of the day, I think we all could do with a little bit of empathy. If we see someone going through something we don't understand the least we can do is try to offer some empathy. Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about.

RIP Graham Thorpe.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Happiness is not always derived from money or status. You may not have gone through depression which is perhaps why you can't understand it. But being in depression is an awful thing that can be very hard to recover from. Especially if you have struggled with it for years or are suffering from a major depressive disorder. On top of all that, you also have to deal with society stigma, where people who don't understand depression or have never gone through it, try to make light of what you are going through.

At the end of the day, I think we all could do with a little bit of empathy. If we see someone going through something we don't understand the least we can do is try to offer some empathy. Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about.

RIP Graham Thorpe.
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Great post.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
but why did he do that?

he was a well established cricketer and after his retirement his coaching career was going in a right direction... its difficult to digest that he took his own life!
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As someone who has suffered from depression. It's really a difficult thing. You don't really ever beat or cure it. You learn to control the negative emotions and balance it with the positive ones so life at all moments looks worth living.

In depression people have perfectly logical arguments to their own and others answers towards a positive outlook. That's what makes it so challenging. To a depressed person, it makes perfect logical sense in severe moments to just end the suffering. Suffering. That's what they start to look life as.

The shame, the fear of embarrassment, the pain and lack of self esteem. It becomes to overwhelming.

In my observation most who people fall into depression. Fall due to a sudden or gradual shift in their lives. When a person lacks most of the things like a job/purpose, friends, intimacy, health and finances. They get prone to fall into depression. There are of course others who do have a perfect life, even by their own description but their chemical balance in the brain may not be balanced.

Some people are also naturally more prone to experience and feel negative emotions. For them even a small disturbance. E.g. knocking of the door can cause a huge tick in their anxiety levels.
 
According to his family Covid took a toll on him and having to isolate during that time period spiraled his depression and anxiety out of control to the point of no return.
 
Did he have life insurance for himself and his family? It cannot be claimed if he has committed suicide. He should have thought of his wife, kids and the pain, suffering they will endure if he left their lives in this manner.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Happiness is not always derived from money or status. You may not have gone through depression which is perhaps why you can't understand it. But being in depression is an awful thing that can be very hard to recover from. Especially if you have struggled with it for years or are suffering from a major depressive disorder. On top of all that, you also have to deal with society stigma, where people who don't understand depression or have never gone through it, try to make light of what you are going through.

At the end of the day, I think we all could do with a little bit of empathy. If we see someone going through something we don't understand the least we can do is try to offer some empathy. Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about.

RIP Graham Thorpe.
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Let's be real, no one has time to baby sit or be on top of another person 24/7. Life is hard enough for people as it is. Even family members have eventually drawn the line with the depression of their loved ones. There are people who suffer brutally from clinical depression but they fight to deal with it and live through it every day.
 
List of English Cricketers who have suffered from severe depression and have admitted so

1) Marcus Trescothick
2) Andrew Flintoff
3) Johnathan Trott
4) Graham Thorpe

Other British sportsmen i.e. Tyson Fury, Frank Bruno

Definitely something very toxic about England and the weather, environment. I visited the UK in 2023 for 10 days and when I compared contrasted it with US and Canada, I definitely noticed that people in the UK in general looked very pissed off, silent, upset about something or the other, hesitant to talk, hardly enough people with a cheerful smile on their face, it definitely lacked the vibrancy and open ness you experience in Canada and USA in comparison.
 
RidiculousMan said:
As someone who has suffered from depression. It's really a difficult thing. You don't really ever beat or cure it. You learn to control the negative emotions and balance it with the positive ones so life at all moments looks worth living.

In depression people have perfectly logical arguments to their own and others answers towards a positive outlook. That's what makes it so challenging. To a depressed person, it makes perfect logical sense in severe moments to just end the suffering. Suffering. That's what they start to look life as.

The shame, the fear of embarrassment, the pain and lack of self esteem. It becomes to overwhelming.

In my observation most who people fall into depression. Fall due to a sudden or gradual shift in their lives. When a person lacks most of the things like a job/purpose, friends, intimacy, health and finances. They get prone to fall into depression. There are of course others who do have a perfect life, even by their own description but their chemical balance in the brain may not be balanced.

Some people are also naturally more prone to experience and feel negative emotions. For them even a small disturbance. E.g. knocking of the door can cause a huge tick in their anxiety levels.
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We also can't discount the effect that certain life experiences can have on people. Sometimes bad life experiences like turbulent childhoods or abusive relationships can scar you for life and you end up carrying that burden for the rest of your life till it consumes you. At the end of the day, everyone is unique and different. And some of us are not as well-equipped to overcome our demons, as others. Which is why a little bit of empathy and an open heart can go a long way in helping someone feel a little bit less alone.
 
Savak said:
List of English Cricketers who have suffered from severe depression and have admitted so

1) Marcus Trescothick
2) Andrew Flintoff
3) Johnathan Trott
4) Graham Thorpe

Other British sportsmen i.e. Tyson Fury, Frank Bruno

Definitely something very toxic about England and the weather, environment. I visited the UK in 2023 for 10 days and when I compared contrasted it with US and Canada, I definitely noticed that people in the UK in general looked very pissed off, silent, upset about something or the other, hesitant to talk, hardly enough people with a cheerful smile on their face, it definitely lacked the vibrancy and open ness you experience in Canada and USA in comparison.
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Sorry but this is an absolutely nonsensical take.
 
Bhaijaan said:
Depression and anxiety from what? This is sad stuff. Let’s not take life too seriously and let the circumstances impact you in a negative manner so much. Life and health itself is the greatest gift , doesn’t matter if the money, fame, relationships aren’t being great.
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Thats a little insensitive. Do you have understanding how brutal these afflictions can be?? Do you think people can switch the happy moods ON/OFF like a flick of a switch?
 
Incredibly sad that he faced so many demons.

The hospitalisation in 2022 was due to Graham attempting to take his own life and being left in critical medical condition.

It seems that he recovered from this incidence physically, but not mentally. This time, his suicide was completed.

Just an absolutely tragic story and I hope he is resting in peace.

It’s emotionally a very strong move from Graham’s family to make his story public.
 
Very sad condolences to the family. Spare a thought for the train driver he has to live with it for the rest of his life. Train drivers are given 6 months off when something like this happens.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Sorry but this is an absolutely nonsensical take.
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Yes, it is absolute nonsense. Mental health problems are very common and more so among high performing sportspeople. It has nothing to do with nationality. Think of eg Michael Phelps or Serena Williams. Clinical depression is not caused by the weather and mental health does not consist in being cheerful and having a smile on your face.
 
England Players to Don Black Armbands in First Sri Lanka Test to Pay Tribute to Graham Thorpe's Memory

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RedwoodOriginal said:
Happiness is not always derived from money or status. You may not have gone through depression which is perhaps why you can't understand it. But being in depression is an awful thing that can be very hard to recover from. Especially if you have struggled with it for years or are suffering from a major depressive disorder. On top of all that, you also have to deal with society stigma, where people who don't understand depression or have never gone through it, try to make light of what you are going through.

At the end of the day, I think we all could do with a little bit of empathy. If we see someone going through something we don't understand the least we can do is try to offer some empathy. Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about.

RIP Graham Thorpe.
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Very well said.

“At the end of the day, I think we all could do with a little bit of empathy.”

Splendid words that we all should regularly remind ourselves of.
 
Very sad to hear that. It's a nightmare living with depression or any chronic health condition . Even willing yourself off the bed can be the toughest thing to do .

Clearly had come to a point where he felt it wasn't worth carrying on.

RIP.
 
To me depression feels like you don’t belong. You are sad inside even among friends in a party. You feel like a weirdo all the time. You are unable to build a connection with others. You see through the charade and you find it disappointing. You are agnostic and curious. Also we all carry past baggage, failed past relationships, unfulfilled desires, neglect and abuse all take a deep toll on you. It’s a lifelong battle.
 
Savak said:
List of English Cricketers who have suffered from severe depression and have admitted so

1) Marcus Trescothick
2) Andrew Flintoff
3) Johnathan Trott
4) Graham Thorpe

Other British sportsmen i.e. Tyson Fury, Frank Bruno

Definitely something very toxic about England and the weather, environment. I visited the UK in 2023 for 10 days and when I compared contrasted it with US and Canada, I definitely noticed that people in the UK in general looked very pissed off, silent, upset about something or the other, hesitant to talk, hardly enough people with a cheerful smile on their face, it definitely lacked the vibrancy and open ness you experience in Canada and USA in comparison.
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London, Vancouver and Seattle have same exact weather.

Yes from October to January it rains non stop and adds to your existing depressing woes.

Vancouver has a reputation for being a cold city in terms of friendliness. Outsiders find it hard to make friends here as Vancouveriites are very reserved.
 
A mural has been painted outside The Oval in tribute to Graham Thorpe

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