Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies aged 84

The Guardian - World NewsEN 7 min read 100% complete by Melissa Hellmann and Martin PengellyFebruary 17, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. Jackson was a prominent figure for over 50 years, known for his activism and two strong campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1980s. He was involved in the civil rights movement since the 1960s and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. Jackson's family stated that he was a servant leader who fought for justice and equality. He had been living with progressive supranuclear palsy for over a decade and had also been hospitalized with Covid in recent years. Born in 1941 in South Carolina, Jackson became involved in politics early in life, navigating the segregated South and later becoming a significant voice in national politics.

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