Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized in Chicago for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder, after being diagnosed in April. He is reported to be in stable condition.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, a prominent civil rights leader, has been hospitalized in Chicago for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder. While he was previously diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a decade ago, a visit to the Mayo Clinic in April confirmed the PSP diagnosis, a condition he has been managing for over ten years. His Rainbow/PUSH organization stated he is in stable condition. Despite his health challenges, including using a wheelchair and difficulty speaking, Jackson continued public appearances until recently, even attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention. He stepped down as leader of Rainbow/PUSH in 2023. His family, including sons U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson and Jesse Jackson Jr., have been providing around-the-clock care, and he communicates by squeezing hands.
