In brief
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been discharged from a Chicago hospital after treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy. His family thanked supporters and requested ongoing prayers. Jackson, renowned for his activism and as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., continues to face health challenges but has actively participated in public life despite his condition.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder, his son reported Tuesday. The 84-year-old civil rights icon was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Monday. Diagnosed in 2013 with Parkinson’s disease, his condition was changed in April to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative disorder. Yusef Jackson, his son, expressed gratitude to friends, supporters, and the hospital staff for their care during this time, asking for continued prayers for their father. A protégé of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson is a two-time presidential candidate and the founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. He was hospitalized on November 14, and received visits from notable figures, including former President Bill Clinton and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton.After his Parkinson's diagnosis, Jackson remained engaged in public appearances and continued to lead Rainbow/PUSH until he stepped down in 2023. His health has affected his mobility and speech, relying on family members for support and care.
