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Twitter Reacts To Ex-England Cricketer Graham Thorpe’s Death

In heartbreaking news coming out from England, former batsman, Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away at the age of 55. This devastating news comes just a few days after the England legend celebrated his birthday. Twitter reacted to this sad news with many paying tribute to the Surrey and England legend. The statement on Graham Thorpe’s passing posted by the Kia Oval has been attached below.

Statement Released By Kia Oval Regarding Graham Thorpe

Oli Slipper, Chair at Surrey CCC said:

“Graham is one of the great sons of Surrey and there is an overwhelming sadness that he will not walk through the gates of the Oval again. He is a legend of Surrey and brought great pride to the Club wearing both the Three Feathers and the Three Lions. He made outstanding contributions to the Club as a cricketer, and as a man, and he will be so sorely missed.”

Steve Elworthy, CEO at Surrey CCC, also spoke about Graham Thorpe. He said:

“Everyone associated with the Club is devastated by the tragic news of Graham’s passing. He achieved remarkable feats for club and country and was a hero to so many cricket fans. Our thoughts and condolences are with Graham’s family and friends, to whom we will offer any support that we are able to. We ask that everyone respects the privacy of the family at this incredibly difficult time.”

How Twitter Paid Tribute To Graham Thorpe

Surrey Cricket was one of the first to break this heartbreaking news:

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Surrey and England legend Graham Thorpe, MBE.

Everyone associated with the Club is devastated by the tragic news of Graham’s death. pic.twitter.com/gxHcbLK953

— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) August 5, 2024

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“The cricket world is in mourning today” said the ECB in a statement.

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. pic.twitter.com/VMXqxVJJCh

— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) August 5, 2024

One user on twitter paid tribute the legend and recollected how his first bat was a Kookaburra because the legendary Graham Thorpe, also known as ‘Thorpey’ had one.

Ageing is just watching your heroes pass away but this one especially hurts.

Graham Thorpe was often the lone light of brilliance for England cricket fan's in the 90s Right from his debut century vs Aus I loved him.

My first bat was a Kookaburra because Thorpey had one. RIP pic.twitter.com/JH71kNJu0J

— James Dixon 🇺🇦 (@thejamesdixon) August 5, 2024

Fans around the world started recollecting the memories they had of the wonderful batsman from back in the 90s:

RIP Graham Thorpe

One of my favourite players. Saw him score a magnificent 100 v Aussies at Edgbaston in 1997.

— Norm Gundersson COYI 🏆 (@BerniesOstrich) August 5, 2024

RIP Graham Thorpe. One of my favourite batsmen growing up, loved his approach to the game.

— CHEAT (@Bratfud78) August 5, 2024

Rest in peace, Graham Thorpe.

He scored 9,124 international runs for England, including 16 centuries and 60 half-centuries. pic.twitter.com/j0IPFdQUjD

— 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒄 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒔 (@cricchart) August 5, 2024

Image Credit: Sky Sports

Did Graham Thorpe Take His Own Life?

Such a moving, vital piece from ⁦@Athersmike⁩ but it shouldn’t be on the sports pages. More people should read it. Graham Thorpe was so afflicted by depression he took his own life. As his widow says: ‘There is nothing to hide, it is not a stigma.’ https://t.co/hIWdZ3bcfe pic.twitter.com/x0qmqCqKvm

— Grant Feller (@grantfeller) August 12, 2024

In an interview with The Times, Graham Thorpe’s wife, Amanda Thorpe, revealed that mental illness caused the former cricketer to take his own life. She went on to explain what Thorpe was struggling with and why he felt the need to take such a drastic step. She said:

“For the past couple of years, Graham had been suffering from major depression and anxiety. This led him to make a serious attempt on his life in May 2022, which resulted in a prolonged stay in an intensive care unit. 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.”

It is heartbreaking to learn Graham Thorpe took his own life following a long battle with depression and anxiety.

Below, we will post a list of free helplines that are there to help when you're feeling down or desperate.

Don't struggle with difficult feelings alone. https://t.co/BjO6y3CQcY

— England's Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) August 12, 2024

“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 and we are devastated that he acted on that and took his own life.”

“We are not ashamed of talking about it. There is nothing to hide and it is not a stigma. We were trying to help him get better before and trying to protect him, which is why we said nothing. This is the time now to share the news, however horrible it is. We’ve wanted to be able to talk and share and we’d now like to raise awareness, too.”

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