Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

[cricfan123]

For me he up there with David Gower as best left handed England batsman.

Ex-England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

Former England batsman and assistant and coach Graham Thorpe made his international debut in 1993 and scored a century on his first Ashes appearance, becoming the first England player to do so in 20 years.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[blockerdave]

Genuinely devastated. Him and Robin Smith were my two absolute heroes. Best batsman we had in very dark times.

 

[Perfect Square]

What a sad news. I had just picked him in my Fantasy Draft for England team because how underrated of a player he was. Some days later and he's gone. RIP

 

[Aravind.]

RIP

 

[Dutch]

Oh my. Graham was such an elegant and in my view sometimes underrated batsman. He added real quality to the England set-up as well. So young. I knew he had been ill for quite some time but still a shock. All the best to his loved ones.

 

[SaiSrini]

Rest in peace! He was such a classy player and was a wonderful sight to watch! Thorpe always brings a lot of nostalgia to those who followed international cricket from the 90's.

 

[cricfan123]

It was suicide

England cricketer Graham Thorpe took his own life, his wife reveals

The left-handed Surrey batsman, a talisman for England and hero for many who grew up watching cricket in the 1990s, died aged just 55.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[icyman]

Yes, it was suicide. The article also says he attempted it once before as well. Just got me thinking, why didn't they have a proper program for him? Or if he really wanted to end it all, why not do it in Switzerland, where euthanasia is legal?

 

[pillowprocter]

Or if he really wanted to end it all, why not do it in Switzerland, where euthanasia is legal?

what's the difference between commiting suicide in England or in Switzerland? I'm pretty sure Switzerland is known for allowing assisted suicide, where it would be difficult to end your life yourself due to some handicap, so you get someone to do it for you

 

[cricfan123]

For mental health there are plenty of positive medicines these days I think

 

[ahmedleo414]

This is extremely sad. I really hope anyone going through anything like this can seek out help.

 

[Neptune]

It was suicide

England cricketer Graham Thorpe took his own life, his wife reveals

The left-handed Surrey batsman, a talisman for England and hero for many who grew up watching cricket in the 1990s, died aged just 55.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Genuinely sucks, had a feeling it might have been this after his mystery illness and public struggles but it's still always so shocking

Also sorry for the rant but I'm always blown away by how garbage the daily mail is, they've included the stories of his infidelity and alcoholism for like 50% of the article covering such a sensitive situation

 

[icyman]

what's the difference between commiting suicide in England or in Switzerland? I'm pretty sure Switzerland is known for allowing assisted suicide, where it would be difficult to end your life yourself due to some handicap, so you get someone to do it for you

Assisted suicide gives the family some time to come to grips with his decision. A suicide is bound to send shockwaves.

My point being, had he opted for an assisted exit, his family would have been less stressed.

 

[Ed Smith]

Assisted suicide gives the family some time to come to grips with his decision. A suicide is bound to send shockwaves.

My point being, had he opted for an assisted exit, his family would have been less stressed.

Fairs this is the worst take I've ever seen. Have a think about what you're saying ffs

 

[ahmedleo414]

Assisted suicide is available here in Canada as well but only available to those that are in extreme pain and have no other alternatives. (At least based on my understanding, I could be wrong)

Losing someone you care about is never easy, regardless how it happens.