The family of England cricket legend Graham Thorpe have been praised for their “courage in talking openly” regarding his mental health struggles.
Thorpe’s death was announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board on August 5.
Surrey Coroner’s Court in Woking will open an inquest into the cricketer’s death on Tuesday after a coroner received a referral from the British Transport Police.
The force said: “Officers were called to Esher railway station at 8.26am on 4 August to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”
A spokesperson for Surrey Coroner’s Office said: “We can confirm that the Coroner has received a referral for a Mr Graham Thorpe from the British Transport Police. A post mortem examination has been undertaken and Mr Thorpe’s body released to his family.”
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