Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe's care was deemed insufficient in the months before his death, which was ruled a suicide after being struck by a train. Thorpe had battled depression, exacerbated by losing his coaching job in 2022, and had prior suicidal thoughts. Coroner Jonathan Stevens found that while there were care failings, they were not gross enough to conclude they directly caused his death. Thorpe’s mental health was not adequately monitored, particularly after he missed appointments and asked his wife for help to end his life.
Graham Thorpe, 55, died by suicide after his mental health deteriorated, particularly following his job loss as a batting coach in 2022.
Coroner Jonathan Stevens noted there were significant shortcomings in the care provided to Thorpe in the last four months of his life.
Thorpe had previously attempted suicide and had communicated to his wife his desire for help in ending his life before he died.
Healthcare professionals did not perceive Thorpe to be in crisis despite his statements and missed appointments, indicating a failure in monitoring his condition.
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