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84-year-old Jesse Jackson, who has been grappling with progressive supranuclear palsy, was released from the hospital where he received care after a recent health decline. His family acknowledges the continued love and prayers from supporters during this challenging time. Jackson, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, remains under round-the-clock care at home.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Revered civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has been discharged from a Chicago hospital after receiving treatment for a rare neurological disorder, his son Yusef Jackson confirmed on Tuesday.The 84-year-old was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Monday, where he had been hospitalized since November 14. Jackson, whose diagnosis was confirmed in 2013 as Parkinson’s disease, saw it change last April to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative disorder that manifests symptoms akin to Parkinson's.Yusef Jackson extended thanks to the countless friends, supporters, and medical staff for their unwavering support and prayers throughout this critical period. We humbly ask for your continued prayers during this precious time, he stated.A protégé of the late Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackson is an internationally recognized leader and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. After announcing his Parkinson's diagnosis, he continued to engage in public life, making appearances such as at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.Despite his health challenges, Jackson had remained active until a few months ago, although he has now transitioned to using a wheelchair and struggles with communication. His family, including his sons, Jonathan Jackson and Jesse Jackson Jr., have been providing him with necessary care in shifts as he focuses on recovery.
