US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson dies at the age of 84.Image: keystone
Jesse Jackson marched with Martin Luther King for the rights of black people in the USA. The well-known civil rights activist died on Tuesday.
02/17/2026, 10:53February 17, 2026, 11:10
The US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson is dead. The black politician, pastor and companion of Martin Luther King died on Tuesday at the age of 84, his family announced. “His unwavering belief in justice, equality and love inspired millions of people,” the family said in a statement.
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