The cricket world is saddened by the untimely demise of Graham Thorpe, raising concerns about his illness and the possibility of having a heart attack.
Graham Thorpe, one of the finest test batters of his generation, died at the age of 55 in England after being hospitalized with a serious illness.
Terribly sad news.
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) August 5, 2024
Former England player and coach Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55.
Forever in the hearts of the cricket family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ywHAyd0GJw
Moreover, the player’s wife, Amanda, and his four children survive him, receiving support from his family during this difficult time.
Soon after Thorpe’s demise, speculations arose about the true cause of his death and ruled heart attack as the most probable cause.
However, credible sources haven’t revealed the true cause of his death, as his family has demanded privacy at this unfortunate time.
Graham Thorpe often took a break from cricket due to health issues
Looking back at his life, Thorpe battled several issues, ranging from his marriage to mental challenges.
Moreover, he took an indefinite break from cricket to cope with the drawn-out collapse of his first marriage with Nicola.
Thorpe had records of dreadful issues with depression, which ultimately affected his health, resulting in a long-lasting illness that pushed him further to his deathbed.
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away.
— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) August 5, 2024
There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death. pic.twitter.com/VMXqxVJJCh
The player stepped down from his appointment as Afghanistan’s head coach in March 2022 due to health complications.
In addition, some of the fans speculated that Thorpe attempted suicide during that time, but there have been no official statements on the matter.
However, in May 2022, the Professional Cricketers’ Association released a statement on behalf of Thorpe’s family that he was seriously ill with an unclear diagnosis.
Fans remember Thorpe for his unmatched contribution to the cricket world
As the news of Thorpe’s demise reached his fans, they were unable to express the deep shock that they felt.
Moreover, the English Cricket Board stated, “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.“
Desperately sad news about Graham Thorpe. In 100 Tests he scored 6744 runs at 44.66 with 16 hundreds. This lovely Patrick Eagar picture shows him playing with children after the end of the 1st Test in Jamaica, February 24th 1994 pic.twitter.com/TRM5W0BAOS
— Historic Cricket Pictures (@PictureSporting) August 5, 2024
Along with his skills, Thorpe guided the best team, landing incredible victories across all formats of the game.
With condolences flooding to Thorpe’s friends and family, his debut team added, “He made outstanding contributions to the Club as a cricketer, and as a man, and he will be so sorely missed.”
Additional Information
- Graham Thorpe debuted as a left-handed middle-order batsman for Surrey in 1988 and became a regular in their side the following season.
- In the early 2000s, Thorpe scored the then-third-fastest double-century in Test history in a match against New Zealand.
- Thorpe retired from playing in 2005 and took up coaching positions in Wales, Surrey, and England.
