shadow of (one's) former self

Someone or something that is now weaker or inferior than previously, often due to negative circumstances. After suffering from a prolonged illness, Sharon was a shadow of her former self. Many of the town's residents moved away, leaving it a shadow of its former self.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Iraklis	-	Greek
Keeley	['ki:li]
Jiang	-	Chinese
Bongani	-	Southern African, Zulu
Janette	JAN-ət, jə-NET	English
Shanae	shə-NAY	English (Modern)