Deane Lester Biography, Age, Height, Parents, Family, Disability, GoFundMe, YouTube

Deane Lester was an Australian racing legend who was highly respected in the game.

Lester passed away in his home on February 16, 2023, after a short battle with cancer  He was aged 54.

Lester was surrounded by his family members as he passed on.

He has been described as “one of the sharpest tipsters in history and had a huge personality that made him loved by many.”

 

Deane Lester Age

Lester was 52 at the time of his death.

Deane Lester Height

Lester is 1.81 m tall.

Deane Lester Parents

Lester was born to his parents, Bob and Sandra.

Deane Lester Family

There’s no information regarding Lester’s family.

Deane Lester Disability

Lester had been born with Spina Bifida and since 2002, has moved with the aid of a mobility scooter.

Deane Lester GoFundMe

Before Lester’s death, the RSN had opened a GoFundMe page for Lester to help fund his cancer treatment.

Deane Lester YouTube

Lester had a YouTube account @Deane Lester

Following Lester’s death, the RSN issued a statement, paying tribute to a “much-loved friend and colleague”.

“It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of our much-loved friend and colleague Deane Lester,” the statement read.

“On behalf of the RSN Racing and Sport board and staff, we extend our deepest condolences to Deane’s mother Sandra and his partner Leanne”, it added.

“Despite this, Deane never complained, moving forward with courage and dignity”, it stated.