Politics · 17 February 2026

Jesse Jackson dies at 84 surrounded by loved ones

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The longtime civil rights activist who ran for president twice passed away on Tuesday. His family confirmed the 84-year-old died peacefully while loved ones gathered around him. Although no specific cause was listed, he had lived with progressive supranuclear palsy for over a decade. Tributes poured in from figures like Donald Trump and Al Sharpton, honouring his moral vision.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 February 2026 at 14:22

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