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 England former cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe took his own life after suffering “major depression and anxiety”, his wife and children have revealed .Thorpe died at the age of 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on 6 August, but the former Surrey batter had been ill since May 2022.His wife Amanda revealed he made a serious attempt on his life two years ago and did not get better.“For the past couple of years, Graham had been suffering from major depression and anxiety,” she told his former teammate Michael Atherton in The Times.“Despite glimpses of hope of...

Cricketer Graham Thorpe took his own life, his wife reveals

The Guardian

England’s record Test wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson said he is keen to ‘give something back’ to Lancashire and added he doesn’t feel 42

Jimmy Anderson eyes T20 franchise foray as strike bowler

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"We are not ashamed of talking about it - there is nothing to hide and it is not a stigma," Thorpe's elder daughter Kitty says

Graham Thorpe 'took his own life', family confirms

CWI will be initiating a "comprehensive recruitment process to select the next CEO"

Johnny Grave to step down as CWI CEO in October 2024

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Two “lovely” men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol at the Clifton Suspension Bridge and in a flat in London have been pictured for the first time.The victims were named by the Metropolitan Police on Monday as 62-year-old Albert Alfonso, who was originally from France but had obtained British citizenship, and 71-year-old Briton Paul Longworth. The men had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at a flat on Scotts Road in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, with neighbours describing the pair as “very nice”, “quiet” and “happy”.Their remains were found in two suitcases dumped near Clifton...

Two ‘lovely’ men whose remains were found in suitcases in Bristol are pictured for first time

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

As they were driving along the A358, Mr Bennett said his wife's contractions became "worse and worse". "I thought I would have one [contraction] per junction," said Mrs Bennett, jokingly. "I thought four or five minutes per junction, I can do that," she added. As her contractions grew closer, Mr...

Mr Bennett said: "She pulled out a baby, just right there and then as I was driving along."

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An incredible turnaround has seen the Belgian Malinois become a service dog.
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Emaciated canine rescued from streets becomes police dog

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

(MA) Meet Cooper Cutie, an 8-and-a-half-month-old puppy who is part Shepherd, part Hound, part Treeing Walker Coonhound, and a few other parts thrown in. Whatever the combination, the result was an adorable and unique-looking puppy with ears to melt your heart. Cooper was found with his brother as a stray trying to find enough food to get by. While his brother has since been adopted, Cooper has been waiting in rescue now for over 6 months! Are YOU just who he has been waiting for?

Cooper Cutie Is A Unique Looking Pup Still Searching For Love After Brother Adopted Without Him

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Sporting News

The New York Mets are threatening to steal away their intra-city rival's greatest asset.

Mets could reportedly make Yankees slugger 'highest-paid player in baseball'

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

French authorities have called of their search for British doctor who disappeared in while hiking in Pyrenees.Tom Doherty, 67, went missing on 6 August after he went for a hike on the Col d’Escots near the ski resort of Guzet. The retired doctor from Hertfordshire was on a solo camping expedition when he sent his family a WhatsApp message asking for help, writing: “Help, I’ve fallen and cannot move.”French police launched a major search involving helicopters and dogs as Mr Doherty’s wife and one of his daughters arrived in the area to help.The search party located Mr Doherty’s tent, and...

Search called off for missing British doctor Tom Doherty in French Pyrenees after six days

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Fist-bumping King Charles! - West Indies cricketer reveals why he greeted the UK monarch in a unique manner

West Indies cricketer, Mikyle Louis fist-bumped United Kingdom's monarch, King Charles on their meeting at Buckingham Palace last month. The Windies squad had the opportunity to...

Fist-bumping King Charles! - West Indies cricketer reveals why he greeted the UK monarch in a unique manner

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