Carlton legend Alex Jesaulenko’s diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
The daughter of Carlton great Alex Jesaulenko has revealed her father has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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Footy great Alex Jesaulenko has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
The former Carlton high-flyer is in good spirits with his daughter Kate saying she’s been in contact with Parkinson’s Victoria and is determined to do all she can to raise funds for the disease which has no cure.
“The family is relieved to have the diagnosis so that we can help Dad in his fight against this disease,’’ Kate said.
A footy icon nicknamed “Jezza”, he was immortalised after commentator Mike Williamson’s famous “Jesaulenko, you beauty” remark when he soared above Graeme Jenkin in the 1970 grand final between Carlton and Collingwood.
Jesaulenko, 76, played 256 games for Carlton and 23 games for St Kilda. He played in four premierships – 1968, 1970, 1972 and 1979 – and became the 22nd Legend of the AFL Hall of Fame in 2008.
Parkinson’s is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.
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