The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American civil rights movement who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and later mounted historic presidential campaigns, has died at the age of 84, according to his family.
In a statement, relatives shared that Jackson passed away peacefully Tuesday morning while surrounded by loved ones.
His decades-long career included advocacy for racial equality, economic justice, and political empowerment, making him one of the most recognizable leaders of his generation.
Jackson rose to national prominence during the 1960s civil rights era and went on to found organizations focused on social change, while also becoming a two-time Democratic presidential candidate who inspired a broad coalition of supporters across the country.
