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Cricketer killed himself after period of depression
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Widow said remote support offered was ‘woeful’
Graham Thorpe’s widow believes he would still be alive if there had been more support from the England and Wales Cricket Board after he left his coaching role with the governing body.
Thorpe – one of the most respected batters of his generation and England’s assistant coach as recently as 2021 – killed himself last August following a long battle with anxiety and depression.
In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is at 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org
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