For more than five decades, Rev. Jesse Jackson stood at the center of America's civil rights movement. On Tuesday, his family confirmed the news that closes a historic chapter.
The longtime activist, Baptist minister, and two-time presidential candidate died February 17, 2026, at 84, according to NBC News. A cause of death was not immediately given.
He is survived by six children.
Rev. Jesse Jackson at the National Bar Association's annual convention on July 31, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois | Source: Getty Images
