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Jesse Jackson's Health Problems: What We Know After Civil Rights Icon Dies

Jesse Jackson's Health Problems: What We Know After Civil Rights Icon Dies

Summary

Reverend Jesse Jackson, a well-known civil rights leader, has died at 84. His family stated he passed away peacefully, but they did not share the specific cause of death. Jackson had been dealing with several health issues, including Parkinson's disease and a condition called progressive supranuclear palsy.

Key Facts

  • Reverend Jesse Jackson died at the age of 84.
  • His death was announced by his family, who said he died peacefully.
  • The cause of death was not revealed by the family.
  • Jackson had progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare brain condition.
  • He was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2017.
  • Despite his health challenges, he continued his work in civil rights advocacy.
  • Jackson's father also had Parkinson's disease and died from it in 1997.
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