By Sophia Tareen
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at residence, has been hospitalized with a uncommon neurological dysfunction, in accordance with his Chicago-based group.
The civil rights chief was identified with Parkinson’s illness over a decade in the past. However his Rainbow/PUSH group mentioned late Nov. 12 that the 84-year-old was below statement for progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, a neurodegenerative dysfunction he has been “managing for greater than a decade” and acquired a prognosis for in April.
“The household appreciates all prayers at the moment,” the assertion mentioned.
After disclosing the Parkinson’s prognosis in 2017, Jackson continued to make public appearances, together with on the 2024 Democratic Nationwide Conference in Chicago. The 2-time presidential candidate stepped down as chief of his Rainbow/PUSH group in 2023 and his son, Yusef Jackson, took over as chief working officer final yr.
The elder Jackson has been utilizing a wheelchair and continued going into the workplace repeatedly till months in the past, relations mentioned.
In latest months, his family members, together with sons U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-In poor health.-District 1) and Jesse Jackson Jr., a former Illinois congressman searching for reelection, have been offering 24-hour care in shifts.
The reverend has struggled to maintain his eyes open and is unable to talk. However he has discovered methods to speak with household and mates who go to, his son Jesse Jackson Jr. advised The Related Press in October.
“He’ll squeeze your hand,” he mentioned.
This text was initially printed by The Related Press.
