The family of former England Test cricketer Graham Tharp have said that he did not die of natural causes last week but committed suicide.
Graham Tharp, 55, had been suffering from severe depression for several years. Graham Tharp’s widow Amanda has revealed that he also tried to take his own life in 2022. Graham Tharp’s family announced his death on August 5.
Graham Tharp made his Test debut against Australia in 1993. He scored a century on debut which was the first of its kind in twenty years. He played 100 Test matches and 82 ODIs.
Amanda Tharp said Graham Tharp had suffered from severe anxiety and depression for several years. The family took full care of him, but he could not hope to survive.
Graham Tharp scored 6744 runs in 100 Tests at an average of 44.7. He played decisive innings for England on several occasions.
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2024-08-14 00:33:49