Rev. Jesse Jackson Passes Away Surrounded by Loved Ones
He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family, the Jackson family said in an official statement.
"His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity," the family said in a statement announcing his passing.
The family confirmed that he is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; their children — Santita, Jesse Jr., Jonathan, Yusef, and daughter Ashley Jackson; and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Burns Jackson; father, Noah Louis Robinson; and stepfather, Charles Henry Jackson.
Rev. Jesse Jackson pictured on July 31, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
"Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world," the family added. "We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by."
Public observances will be held in Chicago. Final arrangements will be released by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
