Jesse Jackson Biography Flash: Civil Rights Icon Passes Away at 84 After Lifetime of Advocacy

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Jesse Jackson Biography Flash: Civil Rights Icon Passes Away at 84 After Lifetime of Advocacy

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Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by family. This episode covers the confirmed details of his peaceful passing, his battle with Parkinson's disease since 2017, and reflects on his extraordinary legacy. From standing at the center of the civil rights movement in the 1960s to his historic presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, and founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Jackson dedicated his entire life to advocacy and justice. While funeral arrangements and official tributes are still pending, this episode honors a man who spent decades speaking up when it mattered most. Subscribe and search Biography Flash for more biographies covering influential figures who shaped history.
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