Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time US presidential candidate, dies aged 84
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Reverend Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at 84. His family confirmed he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Jackson was known for his commitment to justice and equality, significantly impacting social movements and voter registration. He faced health challenges, including Parkinson's disease and was hospitalized for a neurological disorder. Born in South Carolina, he was a key figure in the civil rights movement and worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)