NEW DELHI: Former England batsman Graham Thorpe died after being struck by a train at Esher railway station, as revealed in an inquest on Tuesday, AFP reported.
The 55-year-old, who took his own life, was reported by his wife Amanda in an interview with The Times on Monday.
Thorpe suffered “traumatic injuries” in the incident that occurred on the morning of August 4, according to Surrey Coroner’s Court in Woking.
The area coroner for Surrey, Simon Wickens, recorded Thorpe’s cause of death as multiple injuries during a brief hearing.
He extended his “sincere condolences” not only to Thorpe’s family but also to “all those touched by his life and career.”
A date for the full inquest will be scheduled at a later time. Thorpe’s passing has cast a shadow of mourning over the cricket world, where he was a beloved figure.
Thorpe had a distinguished England career as an elegant batsman from 1993 to 2005, followed by 12 years in various coaching roles.
However, he was hospitalized in May 2022 and was described as “seriously ill.”
Amanda Thorpe revealed to The Times that the former Surrey batsman had attempted suicide two years prior to ultimately taking his own life.
“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,” she said.
Amanda Thorpe added: “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.
Thorpe’s daughter Kitty, 22, said the family “are not ashamed” of talking about his death, adding: “There is nothing to hide and it is not a stigma.”
The left-hander played in 100 Test matches and 82 one-day internationals for England, amassing over 9,000 runs, including 16 Test centuries.
The 55-year-old, who took his own life, was reported by his wife Amanda in an interview with The Times on Monday.
Thorpe suffered “traumatic injuries” in the incident that occurred on the morning of August 4, according to Surrey Coroner’s Court in Woking.
The area coroner for Surrey, Simon Wickens, recorded Thorpe’s cause of death as multiple injuries during a brief hearing.
He extended his “sincere condolences” not only to Thorpe’s family but also to “all those touched by his life and career.”
A date for the full inquest will be scheduled at a later time. Thorpe’s passing has cast a shadow of mourning over the cricket world, where he was a beloved figure.
Thorpe had a distinguished England career as an elegant batsman from 1993 to 2005, followed by 12 years in various coaching roles.
However, he was hospitalized in May 2022 and was described as “seriously ill.”
Amanda Thorpe revealed to The Times that the former Surrey batsman had attempted suicide two years prior to ultimately taking his own life.
“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,” she said.
Amanda Thorpe added: “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.
Thorpe’s daughter Kitty, 22, said the family “are not ashamed” of talking about his death, adding: “There is nothing to hide and it is not a stigma.”
The left-hander played in 100 Test matches and 82 one-day internationals for England, amassing over 9,000 runs, including 16 Test centuries.
