The dad-of-four, hailed as one of the greatest left-handed batsmen of his generation, died last week aged 55 after being hit by a train.
Now wife Amanda has released the heartbreaking news that the Surrey and England icon committed suicide, believing his family were "better off without him".
It was reported in May 2022 that twice-married Thorpe, who became a respected batting coach, was seriously ill. Amanda has confirmed that was due to an earlier attempt to take his own life.
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She and their two daughters Kitty, 22, and 19-year-old Emma have detailed his long-term battle with mental health in the hope this will inspire others to seek help.
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