David Bairstow
David Bairstow, the father of England team’s wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow, had a tough persona. He was the attacking batsman who got under the opposition’s skin. He enjoyed much success in domestic cricket in the 70s and 80s but failed to replicate it in international cricket for England. He played only a handful of Tests for England but managed to stick around longer in ODIs due to his aggressive brand of cricket with the bat.
But because of financial crises after his wife Janet suffered from illness, he suffered from depression and decided to end his life. In late 1997, the former cricketer took an overdose of tablets.
Although he survived, after a few weeks he hanged himself at his home due to depression. His suicide news had shocked the whole cricket world.