Ordained minister and activist who twice ran for the Democratic presidential nomination had been living with progressive supranuclear palsy

As we mentioned in the opening post, no cause of death was immediately given by the Rev Jesse Jackson’s family.

In 2017, he revealed he had Parkinson’s, an incurable neurological disease that can cause tremors and affect coordination.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family.

His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity. A tireless change agent, he elevated the voices of the voiceless from his Presidential campaigns in the 1980s to mobilising millions to register to vote – leaving an indelible mark on history.