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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Graham Thorpe's care had 'failings' in last months of his life before tragic death
An inquest at Surrey Coroner's Court in Woking heard Graham Thorpe had 'spiralled into depression' after losing his job as a batting coach in 2022, and he had tried to take his own life on another occasion There were 'failings' in the provision of former England batter and coach Graham Thorpe's care in the months before he died in August last year, a coroner said, as he recorded a conclusion of suicide at his inquest. The 55-year-old died on the morning of August 4 2024 after being struck by a train at a railway station in Surrey. An inquest at Surrey Coroner's Court in Woking heard he had 'spiralled into depression' after losing his job as a batting coach in 2022, and he had tried to take his own life on another occasion. Coroner Jonathan Stevens said at the inquest that the last time Thorpe was seen in person by healthcare professionals was on March 26 2024. He said: 'In my judgment there were shortcomings in the care that should have been provided to Graham in the last four months or so of his life.' He added 'there were failings in the provision of his care' but said he cannot on the evidence conclude the failures were gross and so he can not conclude that if it were not for the failures Thorpe would not have died. The coroner said: 'It's clear there were shortcomings in his care. If he had been seen in those last four months, particularly after that incident on June 28, I cannot say whether it would or would not have made any difference.' Earlier on Friday, the inquest heard Thorpe was not perceived by healthcare professionals to be in a 'crisis situation' after they were told he had been asking his wife 'for help to end his life' weeks before he died. Thorpe was a mainstay in the England set-up for many years, first as a batter between 1993 and 2005 before spending 12 years in coaching roles. During a distinguished international career, he struck 16 Test hundreds for England, including a debut century against Australia at Trent Bridge in 1993, and represented his country 182 times in all formats. An England and Wales Cricket Board spokesperson said: 'Graham was not only one of England's greatest cricketers, but also a deeply admired and much‑loved person. 'His generosity, warmth, and passion for the game left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him — whether as a teammate, coach, or friend. 'His untimely death is a profound tragedy, and his loss is felt deeply across the cricketing community and far beyond. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Amanda, his children, his father Geoff, and all those who loved him. 'Graham's passing is also a stark reminder of the challenges so many face with mental health. 'His family's courage in sharing his story is deeply moving, and we hope that the upcoming 'Day for Thorpey' at the Kia Oval, in support of Mind, will both honour his memory and encourage others to speak openly and seek the help they need.'
News18
21-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Surrey To Honour Graham Thorpe On Day 2 Of Oval Test
Last Updated: 'Day for Thorpey' will be held at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, in support of mental health charity Mind, on what would have been Graham's 56th birthday. Surrey County Cricket Club (SCCC) will honour former England batter Graham Thorpe during the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval. 'The life of England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe will be remembered and celebrated on Friday, August 1, during the second day of the final men's Test Match in the series between England vs India," Surrey County Cricket Club (SCCC) said in a statement. 'Day for Thorpey' will be held at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, in support of mental health charity Mind, on what would have been Graham's 56th birthday. Graham took his own life on August 4 last year, aged 55, after struggling with anxiety and depression for several years. Graham played first-class cricket for Surrey County Cricket Club and represented England in 100 Test matches. After retiring from playing, he took on various coaching roles within the sport for both Surrey and England. 'A Day for Thorpey' will raise money for mental health charity Mind through the sale of a limited-edition headband which resembles what Graham wore when he was batting for England. The headbands have been co-designed with Graham's wife Amanda and daughters Kitty and Emma," the statement said. Money raised from headband sales and donations for 'A Day for Thorpey' will support the roll out of 'Thorpey's Bat and Chat", a project across England and Wales, in partnership with county cricket foundations and the charity's network of local Minds. Originally developed by Burton and District Mind, Bat and Chat is a 12-week programme combining cricket sessions with guided psychoeducation to support mental health and wellbeing. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Amanda Thorpe said, 'That day will be very powerful. We want to celebrate him and his memory. His light was so bright. He'll go on." Kitty Thorpe added, 'Death and grief in general isn't talked about enough, considering it happens to everyone. It surrounds us. When you add the layer of death by suicide, that makes it even more taboo. 'I understand it's difficult to talk about – people don't want to say the wrong thing. That doesn't help tackle the stigma around it. We need to change the way we're addressing the topic. That's why we're working with Mind to do something to help that." Emma said, 'My dad was quite a private person, so for us to share his experience with his mental health, and our experience of it, it's important to me that we do that to help other people who have gone through similar things. And to start a conversation there and reducing the shame and the stigma that there is around these conversations." (With IANS Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
