Graham Thorpe

[Philly1971]

Absolutely devastated to see the passing of Graham Thorpe. A brilliant batsman for England and Surrey, who saved us countless times during his long England career with his brilliant and determined batting. A classic gritty left hander who averaged over 44 in test cricket. Also always came across a quiet and unassuming man.

[iainpeden]

I always looked forward to him coming in to bat. Very sad.

[colp]

Same here. One of my favourite batsmen of his era. RIP Thorpey.

[Gary]

Very sad news. Always good to watch

[Hurn]

Suicide apparently, due to ongoing serious mental health issues.

[raptor9]

Very sad. Happened to my father when I was 23. Despite all the help, determination usually succeeds.

[paddyboy]

That news makes an already sad event a tragedy

[Blackcat1]

Happening far too often these days sadly. Godbless

[plmc135]

The incident becomes even more tragic. There is now the involvement of an innocent train driver who will have to live with this for the rest of his life.

[raptor9]

Well said PLMC. A side effect that a lot of people would not think off. Many years ago, as a relatively new Police Officer, I recovered the top half of a 27 year old woman from a railway line whilst some of her dribbled down my legs. I grew up pretty quickly that day!!. I was 19. [Counselling? didn't exist].