URGENT UPDATE: Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, is currently on a form of life support at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, sources confirm to CBS News. The 84-year-old icon has been receiving medication to stabilize his blood pressure but is now undergoing efforts to wean him off these drugs.
Reports indicate that Jackson has experienced occasional moments of awareness during his hospitalization. However, his condition is described as steadily weakening, prompting friends and family to fly in from across the country to be by his side during this critical time.
Jackson was admitted to the hospital last week after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurodegenerative disorder that shares symptoms with Parkinson’s disease. This diagnosis follows Jackson’s public acknowledgment of his Parkinson’s condition in 2017.
As Rev. Jackson remains under close observation, his organization, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, continues to uphold his mission of social justice and equality. The community is rallying to support Jackson, reflecting on his decades of advocacy and impact.
Stay tuned for further updates on Rev. Jackson’s condition as this situation develops.