And indeed, Jack’s illnesses, when Jackie finally learned of them, were overwhelming. He suffered from colitis, ulcers, prostatitis, urinary tract infections, frequent headaches, stomachaches, upper respiratory infections. One leg was shorter than the other, a congenital defect. He had Addison’s disease, a rare endocrine disorder that left him dependent on cortisol injections and hormones secreted through an implant in his thigh. The Addison’s was so serious that Joe kept Jack’s meds locked in safety deposit boxes all over Europe in case Jack had an attack abroad.
