| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 17, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 17, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/rev-jesse-jackson-civil-rights-activist-chicago-icon-dies/3851223/ |
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[ Rev. Jesse Jackson ][10] , a civil rights icon who gained worldwide acclaim
for his work, died Tuesday at the age of 84, his family confirmed in a
statement.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader
and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable R...