EXCLUSIVEGraham Thorpe's heartbroken father says his family are 'devastated' by tragic death of England cricket legend, aged 55, two years after he fell 'seriously ill'
The father of Graham Thorpe said today that the family have been 'devastated' by the death of the cricket legend at the age of just
The England great has passed away two years after falling ill with a mystery illness.
Geoffrey Thorpe told MailOnline today: 'This is an extremely sad day for our family. We are all devastated'.
Mr Thorpe was speaking at his eldest son Alan's home in Surrey, where other family members had gathered.
He declined to discuss the cause of death but two years ago the Professional Cricketers' Association shared a statement on behalf of Thorpe's family, revealing that the England legend had 'fallen seriously ill' and was receiving treatment in hospital.
Thorpe is survived by his second wife Amanda and four children, Henry, Amelia, Kitty and Emma. He separated from first wife Nicola in
Graham Thorpe during an England nets session at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4,
Graham Thorpe with his wife Amanda, children Kitty, then three, and Emma, then 20 months old, at his MB
Graham Thorpe is the finest batsman produced by the country in a generation. At the vanguard of world cricket for nearly 12 years, during which he reached a landmark century of Test caps, Thorpe played countless match-winning innings in both Test and one-day arenas, and helped transform England from also-rans to the battle-hardened, all-conquering team of today. With startling frankness Thorpe dissects his career in cricket and the inner recesses of his private life: the impact of his bitter divorce; the suicidal depressions; how the death of Ben Hollioake pushed him towards religion; how his comeback Test century at the Oval in resurrected his life and his career; and his fresh outlook with a new partner and child as a supporter of the Fathers 4 Justice campaign. Thorpe's compelling account of his life goes a long way towards unravelling the mysteries of one of the most enigmatic cricketers of recent times.
The swash-buckling batsman who took England to glory: How cricket icon Graham Thorpe who put Australia to the sword battled back from drink and depression to reach pinnacle of sport once again
He was one of England's greatest left-handers, rivalling David Gower for poise and artistry and at times was a match for the country's current talisman Ben Stokes for his explosive and stylish scoring.
Today his family and the world of cricket is mourning the death of Graham Thorpe after he died at the age of just 55 - two years after falling ill with a mystery illness.
Surrey-born Thorpe was a majestic batsman and later batting coach and who was immediately adored after he put Australia and numerous other sides to the sword in the s and early s.
It was a period for the team that many English cricket fans would prefer to forget - but Thorpe's swashbuckling and stylish innings inspired many to take up the sport. Countless youngsters of that generation begged parents for their own yellow Kookaburra bat in the hope some of his greatness would rub off on them.
But in , the year he scored the third fastest double century in Test history, he took a 12 month break from cricket as he left a t
Everything you need to know about Graham Thorpe, one of England&#;s all-time greatest batters
Take a look at everything you need to know about Graham Thorpe, from his England test and ODI career to his coaching roles.
Graham Thorpe was an important figure for English cricket during the s and early s, featuring in the test match side and ODI team.
It was during a period when England had struggled for success that the left-handed batter became a key figure and a shining light of hope for the national game.
The Three Lions saw a boom from onwards, no doubt due to the impact and legacy left by Thorpe at the time.
His transition into coaching also had a profound impact on both white ball and red ball cricket.
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Graham Thorpe, one of England’s all-time greats.
Where was Graham Thorpe born?
Thorpe was born on August 1st, , in Farnham, a market town located in Surrey in the south of England.
His home county would be who he went on to represent in domestic cricket, making his breakthrough in and playing for them until
Graham Thorpe England test match stats
In , Thorpe was handed his England debut on th
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