Cricket Mourns Thorpe, Amanda Urges Mental Health Support

Graham Thorpe, the former England and Surrey cricketer, passed away in August 2024 at age 55 following a prolonged struggle with depression and anxiety. His wife, Amanda Thorpe, has spoken movingly about his mental health challenges, describing them as a real, physical disease and urging society to reject the stigma associated with suicide. Thorpe fought hard to overcome his illness through therapies and medications but was deeply impacted by the loss of his coaching job after the 2021-22 Ashes series and the isolation caused by Covid restrictions. Amanda, along with friends and former teammates, remembers him for his wit, kindness, humility, and passion for cricket. She hopes sharing his story will foster understanding and compassion for those battling mental illness. The cricketing community continues to mourn his loss and advocates for increased mental health support.