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Distraught wife of cricket legend reveals cause of death

<p>The grieving wife of late cricket legend Graham Thorpe has spoken out after her husband's untimely <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/tragic-news-cricket-legend-dies-at-just-55" target="_blank" rel="noopener">death</a>, revealing that he tragically took his own life. </p> <p>After an illustrious cricket career in the UK, Thorpe died on August 5th at just 55 years old, leaving behind his wife and four children. </p> <p>Thorpe had previously been hospitalised in May 2022 following a suicide attempt, but made a full recovery. </p> <p>His wife Amanda has spoken out about her husband's mental illness, sharing how he had been suffering for many years. </p> <p>“Despite having a wife and two daughters whom he loved and who loved him, he did not get better,” Amanda told <em>The Times</em>.</p> <p>“He was so unwell in recent times and he really did believe that we would be better off without him.”</p> <p>She added: “We are devastated that he acted on that and took his own life.”</p> <p>Amanda said Graham had suffered from major depression and anxiety “for a couple of years”, explaining, “Despite glimpses of hope and of the old Graham, he continued to suffer from depression and anxiety, which at times got very severe."</p> <p>“We supported him as a family and he tried many, many treatments but unfortunately none of them really seemed to work."</p> <p>“Graham was renowned as someone who was very mentally strong on the field and he was in good physical health. But mental illness is a real disease and can affect anyone.”</p> <p>Following his sudden death, the England and Wales Cricket Board released a statement that said, “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away."</p> <p>“There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham’s death."</p> <p>“More than one of England’s finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world."</p> <p><em><strong>Need to talk to someone? Don't go it alone. Call Lif</strong><strong>eline on 0800 543 354 o</strong><strong>r <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lifeline.org.nz</a></strong></em></p> <p><em>Image credits: Colorsport/Shutterstock Editorial</em></p>

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“Tragic news”: Cricket legend dies at just 55

<p>England cricket great Graham Thorpe has passed away aged just 55. </p> <p>The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the news on Monday, with no immediate cause of death announced. </p> <p>He was regarded as one of the best batters of his generation, with a career that spanned 100 Test matches. </p> <p>“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away,”  a statement from the ECB said.</p> <p>"There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's deaths.</p> <p>"More than one of England's finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world.</p> <p>"His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his teammates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike.</p> <p>"Later, as a coach, he guided the best England men's talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game. The cricket world is in mourning today.</p> <p>"Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time.</p> <p>"We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport."</p> <p>Thorpe made his international debut in 1993 and scored a century on his first Ashes appearance, becoming the first England player to do so in 20 years.</p> <p>He played 82 one-day international games for England and amassed over 6700 runs in the Test arena, including 16 centuries. </p> <p>After retiring from playing duties in 2005, Thorpe transitioned into coaching and spent time as a batting coach for the national side between 2010 and 2022.</p> <p>He was set to take over the head coaching role with Afghanistan before falling ill.</p> <p>Tributes have poured in from Thorpe's fellow teammates and former coaches. </p> <p>“RIP Thorpey. Thanks for all the advice throughout my career, you were a great player and a brilliant teammate. You have gone far too young but you leave as an England cricket legend ... Thoughts with all who knew Thorpey and to all the family xxx,” Michael Vaughan, who captained Thorpe towards the end of his Test career, wrote on social media. </p> <p>Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann paid tribute by tweeting three tear emojis.</p> <p>“Heartbreaking to see Thorpey has passed away. He was one of my heroes growing up and I was fortunate to work with him. My thoughts go out to all of his friends and family during this tough time,” wrote current England opener Ben Duckett. </p> <p>“This is desperately tragic news. Aged just 55," Channel 7 commentator Alison Mitchell said. </p> <p><em>Image: Colorsport/ Shutterstock editorial</em></p>

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Iconic Star Trek actor dies suddenly at age 73

<p dir="ltr">Iconic <em>Star Trek: Enterprise</em> actor Gary Graham has passed away suddenly at the age of 73. </p> <p dir="ltr">The actor’s ex-wife Susan Lavelle confirmed the news in an emotional facebook post, sharing their family’s devastation over his death. </p> <p dir="ltr">The family chose not to disclose his cause of death, only writing that his passing was “sudden” and came as a “shock”. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex-husband, amazing actor and father of our beautiful only child together, Haylee Graham, has passed away today,” Lavelle wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We are completely devastated, especially our daughter Haley. His wife, Becky, was by his side.”</p> <p dir="ltr">She went on to share some of her favourite things about her ex-husband, writing that he was “Funny, sarcastic sense of humour but kind, fought for what he believed in, a devout Christian and was so proud of his daughter, Haylee.”</p> <p><iframe style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsusanashleylavelle%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0XTf8xMGFeD96Ehnk6a8X7RcKQYDxdHvvm3S82J24FX3eaNwtVo3Uax6H4SvQW3YKl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="777" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p dir="ltr">“This was sudden, so please pray for our daughter as she navigates through this thing called grief,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Fly high into the heavens Gar!”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Thank you for our journey and thank you for the gifts you left me in acting, my love of horses and most importantly, our daughter.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Gary shot to fame in Hollywood for his role in the ‘80s series <em>Alien Nation</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">He stayed in the world of sci-fi as he played Vulcan Ambassador Soval on <em>Star Trek: Enterprise</em> between 2001 and 2005.</p> <p dir="ltr">Gary also starred in TV series such as <em>Starsky and Hutch</em> and <em>The Dukes of Hazzard</em>, before acting alongside Tom Cruise in the film <em>All the Right Moves</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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David Crosby’s cause of death revealed

<p dir="ltr">Rock legend David Crosby’s cause of death has finally been revealed almost three months after the shocking <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/health/caring/rock-legend-dies-at-81" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the initial statement, Crosby’s wife shared that the music icon passed after “a long illness,” but his former <em>Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young </em>partner, Graham Nash has shared further details.</p> <p dir="ltr">Speaking to <em>Kyle Meredith With… </em>podcast, Nash told him that Crosby was rehearsing just hours before his shock death.</p> <p dir="ltr">“He was rehearsing for a show to do in Los Angeles with a full band. After three days of rehearsals, he felt a little sick,” Nash said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“And he'd already had COVID and he had COVID again. And so he went home and decided that he would take a nap, and he never woke up. But he died in his bed and that is fantastic,” he added.</p> <p dir="ltr">Nash also shared his grieving process, and how “astonishing” it was that Crosby lived up to 81 despite battling ill-health, but added his death was still “a shock”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It was kind of like an earthquake, you know? You get the initial shock and then you figure out that you survived. But these aftershocks kept coming up, and they’re diminishing in size as I go along,” Nash said.</p> <p dir="ltr">Crosby had battled with ill-health for many years, after being diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1994 and receiving a liver transplant that same year. In the following years, Crosby was also diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and had to use insulin to keep it under control.</p> <p dir="ltr">Throughout his career the icon had won numerous awards including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist for Crosby, Stills, and Nash. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.</p> <p dir="ltr">Crosby is survived by his wife Jan Dance, his sons Django and James, and his daughters Erika and Donovan.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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“That is what makes him a predator”: Graham Norton names worst ever guest

<p>Graham Norton has called out his "least favourite guest" on his long-running talk show in his new tell-all book. </p> <p>The BBC presenter was on a book tour for his new memoir <em>Forever Home</em> in his native Dublin when he opened up about the star's "chilling" behaviour before he even arrived on set. </p> <p>Two years before the avalanche of allegations about convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein came to light in 2017, he appeared on Graham's famous red sofa. </p> <p>He joined<em> Doctor Who</em> actor David Tennant, Oscar winner Olivia Colman and singer Jessie J in 2015. </p> <p>“I often talk around who my least favourite guest was, but someone reminded me, I have a really good answer to this now,” Norton said, according to Irish news outlet <a title="www.joe.ie" href="https://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/graham-norton-worst-guest-756066?fbclid=IwAR16hRsekgbR7OCKoYxJMIzG08n1nkAKcuASfa4ErXuXOpByUu3Y0X3WXeE">Joe</a>.</p> <p>“And actually, it was weird, because he asked for my e-mail. And he e-mailed me something very nice, a complimentary thing. And then he decided he wanted to be on the show, because he was going to promote something."</p> <p>“And it was a show that was fully booked, so I replied saying ‘Oh, thank you so much, but the show is fully booked’. He e-mailed back: ‘What if I blah de blah de blah’."</p> <p>“And he e-mailed back again, ‘But I think...’, and I just had to turn to my booker and say ‘Can you please deal with this?’ And at the time, I thought that sort of attitude, that kind of ‘Oh no, I’m going on’, that is what makes you a very good producer."</p> <p>“But of course, now that we know what we know, that is what makes him a predator. It was that kind of weird, tunnel-vision thing. And it was sort of chilling in retrospect, because I was just laughing at those emails. But you realise ‘Oh my God, that is an insight into how that man is’.”</p> <p>Weinstein is serving  a 23-year prison sentence after a New York jury found him guilty of sexual assault. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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“I needed to say it”: Ian Thorpe opens up about coming out

<p dir="ltr">Ian Thorpe has opened up about the moment he first decided to speak out about his sexuality during an interview with English television presenter Sir Michael Parkinson, and how he wished had come out earlier.</p> <p dir="ltr">The former Olympic swimmer spoke about the 2014 interview during Sunday night’s episode of <em>This Is Your Life</em>, telling host Melissa Doyle he was “comfortable” coming out at that moment.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I was always doing this interview with Sir Michael Parkinson. I had just come out to my family and to my very, very closest friends,” the 39-year-old said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I had spent some time with [Sir Michael Parksinson] before the interview and told him, ‘You should ask me if I’m gay because I’m going to tell you I am’.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Thorpe added that it was the first time he felt he could put himself “out there” and be his “authentic self”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I needed to say it,” he continued. “It was the first time I felt I was comfortable enough to put myself out there. It was important to be my authentic self.”</p> <p dir="ltr">During the 2014 interview, he said: “I’ve thought about this for a long time. I’m not straight. And this is only something that very recently – in the past two weeks – I’ve been comfortable telling the closest people around me exactly that.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Referring to the first time he was asked about his sexuality at 16 years of age, Thorpe said he didn’t know at that stage but “was still gay at the end of the day”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Yes I lied about it,” he said. “I’m comfortable saying I’m a gay man.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The then-31-year-old also spoke about his fears of letting his friends, family and the country down by being open about his sexuality.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Part of me didn’t know if Australia wanted its champion to be gay. But I’m telling the world that I am,” he said, adding that the support of his family and friends made him wish he’d come out sooner.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7af7a3df-7fff-44bf-a641-28c4d4521832"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Twitter</em></p>

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Ian Thorpe breaks silence after ex’s death

<p>Ian Thorpe has finally broken his silence two weeks after his ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing passed away. </p> <p>The 32-year-old was battling several health issues while on holiday at Bali and was rushed to hospital after fainting from an overdose of prescription medication. </p> <p>Doctors were unsuccessful in reviving Channing, who died on May 8 at Bali’s BIMC Hospital.</p> <p>The skincare entrepreneur was Thorpe’s first boyfriend after he came out back in 2015 - and he has since spoken about his tragic death.</p> <p>“This is a relationship that I had that was a long-term relationship and I feel for Ryan’s family,” Thorpe told <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/ian-thorpe-speaks-for-first-time-since-former-longterm-partner-ryan-channings-death/news-story/9e20b734491ad7f27b59d98dc33ba18a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Telegraph</a>.</p> <p>“I hope people are able to respect their privacy as well. I think when it is someone that is so young, it is tragic for anyone to see them passing at that kind of age.”</p> <p>The pair were in an on-off relationship for about four years and were also engaged at one point before breaking it off completely in 2019. </p> <p>Channing’s mother Joy spent the last two days next to her son in hospital and issued a statement thanking everyone for their support.</p> <p>“Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming love and support you have shown to us through this tragic time in our lives,” she wrote on Instagram.</p> <p>“We are still in Bali but hope to be able to home (sic) soon.”</p> <p>Channing’s skincare company The Blaq Group also issued a statement at the time of his death remembering him for his “fun spirit”.</p> <p>“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that The Blaq Group founder, Ryan Channing, has passed away at the age of 32,” the tribute began.</p> <p>“Ryan had been battling with health issues over the past few months and died in hospital after being taken suddenly ill on Sunday May 8th whilst on holidays in Bali."</p> <p>“His inspiration led to the creation of highly regarded skincare brands, Flight Mode and Generation Skin as well as the flagship brand Blaq which strives to empower equality through its distinctive messages of acceptance and inclusivity.</p> <p>“His fun and loving spirit will be missed by all.</p> <p>“Rest In Peace, Ryan Channing.</p> <p>“August 31st 1989 - May 8th 2022.”</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Ryan Channing's cause of death revealed

<p dir="ltr">Ian Thorpe’s ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing’s cause of death has been finally revealed by Indonesian authorities. </p> <p dir="ltr">Ryan Channing, a model, lawyer and skincare brand creator from Perth, was at Bali’s BIMC Hospital on <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/ian-thorpe-s-ex-boyfriend-dies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 8 when he died</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 32-year-old was battling several health issues on the holiday island and was rushed to hospital after fainting due to “overdose of prescription medication”. </p> <p dir="ltr">Doctors spent two days trying to save his life but were unsuccessful. </p> <p dir="ltr">His body is expected to arrive in Perth on Friday on a repatriation flight from Indonesia with the funeral to be held next week.</p> <p dir="ltr">Channing’s mother Joy spent the last two days next to her son in hospital and issued a statement thanking everyone for their support.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming love and support you have shown to us through this tragic time in our lives,” she wrote on Instagram.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We are still in Bali but hope to be able to home (sic) soon.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Channing’s skincare company The Blaq Group also <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/ian-thorpe-s-ex-boyfriend-s-family-responds-to-vile-rumours" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued a statement</a> at the time of his death remembering him for his “fun spirit”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that The Blaq Group founder, Ryan Channing, has passed away at the age of 32,” the tribute began.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Ryan had been battling with health issues over the past few months and died in hospital after being taken suddenly ill on Sunday May 8th whilst on holidays in Bali."</p> <p dir="ltr">“His inspiration led to the creation of highly regarded skincare brands, Flight Mode and Generation Skin as well as the flagship brand Blaq which strives to empower equality through its distinctive messages of acceptance and inclusivity.</p> <p dir="ltr">“His fun and loving spirit will be missed by all.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Rest In Peace, Ryan Channing.</p> <p dir="ltr">“August 31st 1989 - May 8th 2022.”</p> <p dir="ltr">A representative for Ian Thorpe said ​​“thoughts are with Ryan’s family” when news of his death broke. </p> <p dir="ltr">The skincare entrepreneur was Thorpe’s first boyfriend after he came out back in 2015.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair were in an on-off relationship for about four years and were also engaged at one point before breaking it off completely in 2019. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Ian Thorpe’s ex-boyfriend’s family responds to vile rumours

<p>A close relative of Ian Thorpe’s ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing has slammed vile rumours claiming that the 32-year-old had HIV when he suddenly passed away in Bali.</p> <p>The only detail his family have confirmed pertaining to his passing is that it was not the result of Covid, although he was hospitalised in Sydney with the virus eight weeks ago.</p> <p>His skincare company, The Blaq Group, confirmed that Channing had been battling health issues for a few months prior to his death, but the nature of those issues remains unknown.</p> <p>Trolls took to Channing's Instagram page overnight on Wednesday to spread unverified rumours that he took his own life, and that he had the HIV virus.</p> <p>But Abbey Channing, a young relative, hit back - politely asking people not to “make assumptions about somebody's death”.</p> <p>The Blaq Group posted an emotional tribute on Thursday, remembering the 32-year-old for his “fun loving spirit”.</p> <p>“It is with heavy heart that we share the news that The Blaq Group founder, Ryan Channing, has passed away at the age of 32,” the tribute began.</p> <p>“Ryan had been battling with health issues over the past few months and died in hospital after being taken suddenly ill on Sunday May 8th whilst on holidays in Bali."</p> <p>“His inspiration led to the creation of highly regarded skincare brands, Flight Mode and Generation Skin as well as the flagship brand Blaq which strives to empower equality through its distinctive messages of acceptance and inclusivity.</p> <p>“His fun and loving spirit will be missed by all.</p> <p>“Rest In Peace, Ryan Channing.</p> <p>“August 31st 1989 - May 8th 2022.”</p> <p>A friend has shared that Channing, had been “battling health issues for some time”.</p> <p>Channing was the first long term boyfriend of former Olympic swimming champion Thorpe after coming out as gay and the two were in an on-again, off-again relationship for four years until they split for good in 2019.</p> <p>Channing's last Instagram post was a photo from Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital eight weeks ago after testing positive to the virus.</p> <p>A representative for Thorpe said his thoughts were with Ryan's family.</p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Ian Thorpe’s ex boyfriend dies

<p dir="ltr">Ian Thorpe’s first boyfriend after coming out has died after battling severe health issues.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ryan Channing, a model, lawyer and skincare brand creator from Perth, was at Bali’s BIMC Hospital on May 8 where he died.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 32-year-old’s friends confirmed the heartbreaking news to <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/former-fiance-of-olympic-swimmer-ian-thorpe-ryan-channing-dies-suddenly-in-bali/news-story/15ee73f749abe38b31d10e1b140b7937" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Telegraph</a> on Wednesday.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Everyone is distraught. It is just so sad and everyone is shocked,” a friend told the publication.</p> <p dir="ltr">The friend revealed that Channing had been “battling health issues” for a while.  </p> <p dir="ltr">Channing’s last Instagram post was of him at St Vincent’s Hospital after contracting Covid-19.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Covid got me GEWD. Thanks to the amazing nurses at @stvincentshospitalsydney,” his caption read with a selfie holding up the peace sign.</p> <p dir="ltr">It however remains unclear whether or not Covid contributed to his death.</p> <p dir="ltr">A representative for Ian Thorpe said ​​“thoughts are with Ryan’s family”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The skincare entrepreneur was Thorpe’s first boyfriend after he came out back in 2015.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair were in an on-off relationship for about four years and were also engaged at one point before breaking it off completely in 2019. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Ian Thorpe opens up about his battle with depression

<p>Ian Thorpe has opened up about his battle with depression, revealing the struggle he went through after his battle was made known to the public.</p> <p>The Australian swimmer revealed his struggles with depression in his autobiography This Is Me, but he has said he wasn’t prepared for the aftermath of that decision.</p> <p>“I didn’t realise the toll it would take on me,” he said.</p> <p>“I wasn’t prepared to then talk about being depressed with people ... constantly going over the same detail," Ian added. </p> <p>“If there’s one way that really is guaranteed to make you depressed, it’s talking about being depressed.”</p> <p>However, Thorpe has said he has worked really hard to feel well and embrace life again.</p> <p>“I work on my mental health daily,” he said. “I’m not fearful of going into that kind of state again yet knowing my history, the likelihood is that it will happen again," Ian said. </p> <p>“But each time I’m faced with that, I have more tools to be able to manage that.”</p> <p>One thing Thorpe has found to make a difference in his life is allowing himself one day to feel down before calling his loved ones to ask for help.</p> <p>“Once I’ve taken that control over it, usually by the time 24 hours is up, I don’t need the friends to come,” he said.</p> <p>Thorpe has battled mental health issues since he was a teenager and highlighted how diagnosis can be quite difficult when athletes are training hard.</p> <p>“The thing that becomes quite complicated in sport is working out why you’re exhausted,” he said.</p> <p>“Is it because you have happened to have swum 120km in the last week? Or is it because you’re depressed?”</p> <p>Thorpe believes it is important for people to encourage an open, diverse and accepting society, workplace and community.</p> <p>“Collectively when we remove some of the dignity that is in people’s lives and in their roles, we actually weaken the entire group,” he said.</p> <p>The 35-year-old said his own career was testament to the fact that working as a team makes people stronger.</p> <p>“For me my best performances in my career were in relays,” Ian said.</p> <p>“When you calculate my times in relays I should always have been able to perform better in individual races," the swimmer reflected.</p> <p>“But I could not find that for myself the same way I can find it for my mates.”</p> <p><em>If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, please contact Lifeline 131 114 or beyondblue 1300 224 636 or visit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" target="_blank">lifeline.org.au</a></strong></span> or <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.beyondblue.org.au/" target="_blank">beyondblue.org.au</a></strong></span>.</em></p>

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<p><em><strong>Graham Poynter, 79, drove semi-trailers interstate and locally for the final 30 years of his working life. This verse was written when he was 65 just after returning from a long truck trip. He’s now retired and travels with his wife in a car and caravan to various parts of Australia. It’s just that he likes driving.</strong></em></p> <p align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How am I? Let me tell you.</span></p> <p align="center">My joints all ache.</p> <p align="center">My muscles hurt.</p> <p align="center">Don’t think I’ll see out another shirt.</p> <p align="center">I’ve put on weight.</p> <p align="center">Can’t touch my toes.<br /> Just a couple of things amid other woes.</p> <p align="center">I’m always tired.</p> <p align="center">Can’t sleep at night.</p> <p align="center">Each morning I feel I’ve been in a losing fight.</p> <p align="center">When I try to think my mind goes numb.</p> <p align="center">I never used to be this dumb.</p> <p align="center">My body hurts.</p> <p align="center">I cannot run.</p> <p align="center">For me life seems to have lost it’s fun.</p> <p align="center">My sight is fair.</p> <p align="center">My hearing too.</p> <p align="center">There are so many things I can no longer do.</p> <p align="center">I do my best.</p> <p align="center">It’s not enough.</p> <p align="center">Living now has become so tough.</p> <p align="center">So now I must believe what I’m told.</p> <p align="center">They tell me it’s that I’ve become too old.</p> <p align="center">The time has come and I must agree</p> <p align="center">There can be no big future plans for me.</p> <p align="center">We are getting old when life has gone so fast</p> <p align="center">That there is not much ahead and so much in the past.</p> <p align="center">No longer the thought of setting the world on fire.</p> <p align="center">My thoughts now are that I should retire.</p> <p align="center">So now I think it’s time to take a rest.</p> <p align="center">It’s the one thing left that I can do best.</p> <p>PS. I guess I was just having a whinge because I did continue for a further seven years… </p> <p><em><strong>Do you have a poem or story to share? <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/community/contributor/community-contributor/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span> to share your story with Over60.</strong></em></p>

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