CHICAGO — After a wave of online reports claiming Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. was on life support, his family and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition released a statement shutting down the rumors and setting the record straight.
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According to the official release, Rev. Jackson is not on life support and is currently in stable condition, breathing on his own and receiving treatment at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Jackson has been managing progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) — a neurological disorder he was diagnosed with earlier this year — and remains under the care of physicians.
His son, Yusef Jackson, added that Rev. Jackson is still actively thinking about community needs, noting:
“In fact, today he called for 2,000 churches to prepare 2,000 baskets of food to prevent malnutrition during the holiday season.”
The Jackson family shared gratitude for Rev. Jackson’s medical team and thanked the public for their prayers, messages, and support during this time.
ABOUT RAINBOW PUSH COALITION
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Founded by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Rainbow PUSH is a multi-racial, multi-issue, progressive organization focused on protecting civil rights and expanding economic and educational opportunities. Today, Yusef D. Jackson, the Chief Operating Officer, continues leading the organization’s mission of justice, peace, and social advancement.
