Graham Thorpe, England’s legendary cricketer, has passed away at 55 after falling seriously ill with an unclear diagnosis, which few have speculated to be a heart attack.
Key Takeaways
- Graham Thorpe has departed the world after a long fight with a mysterious illness.
- He was even speculated to have suffered a heart attack, but Thorpe’s family has remained silent since his hospitalization.
- The world mourns the loss of a great cricketer and a better human. May he rest in peace!
The news of Graham Thorpe’s de*th was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) through a statement that reads,
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away. There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham’s death.
The statement continued,
The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time. We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport.
Graham Thorpe Was Sick With Mysterious Illness
The cricketer’s family informed around two years ago that he had “fallen seriously ill” and was in the hospital to receive treatment.
They also said that “his prognosis is unclear at this stage.”
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
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During that period, many speculated that Graham might have suffered from a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. However, given the circumstances, his family chose to keep details private.
Graham was known for smoking cigars and drinking, which could have contributed to his illness. Due to his cigar smoking, some believed he might have had lung cancer.
Additionally, there were some speculations about his condition being related to a vaccine injury, but these claims have not been substantiated.
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— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) August 5, 2024
Now, after two years, Graham Thorpe is no more.
His departure saddens the world; fans and well-wishers were taken by surprise, but they have expressed their condolences.
One fan wrote on Reddit,
He had been sick for a while I think? If so, I’m glad that he isn’t suffering any longer. Devastating for his family nonetheless 🙁
Another followed,
About 2 years since we first learned of his illness. Still feels recent
The third added,
There was a mysterious statement that came out a year or two back that he’d fallen seriously ill and then there was no other news after that. No-one really knows, his family wanted to keep it private. He’s been quite ill for a couple of years.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Graham Thorpe is survived by his second wife, Amanda, and four children, Henry, Amelia, Kitty, and Emma.
- He came from a family of cricketers: his father, Geoff, was the former chairman of Farnham Cricket Club, his mother, Toni, was the long-serving scorer, and his brother Ian had been captaining the 2nd XI for many years.
- Thorpe was also a good soccer player but chose a cricket career.
