How is Rev. Jesse Jackson's health condition?

Rev. Jesse Jackson's condition has stabilized, and he is speaking on his own and ready to return home to continue his civil rights work.

When did Rev. Jesse Jackson's family provide an update on his condition?

The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson provided an update on his condition on November 18th, 2025.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks, Ready to Continue Fight for Equality from Home

Q: What is Rev. Jesse Jackson's current medical diagnosis?

Rev. Jesse Jackson was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological disorder similar to Parkinson's, in April 2025.

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Summary

Rev. Jesse Jackson's condition has stabilized, he is breathing without machines
Jackson's daughter says he is speaking on his own and ready to go home
Jackson remains under observation for his progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)

Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks, Ready to Continue Fight for Equality from Home

As of November 18th, 2025, the family of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has provided an update on his health condition. According to his oldest daughter Satita, Rev. Jackson's condition has stabilized and he is now breathing without the assistance of machines. Satita stated that her father is doing much better compared to when he was first admitted to the hospital last week.

Satita shared that Rev. Jackson is speaking on his own and is ready to return home, emphasizing that he "really wants us to continue with the work." The 83-year-old civil rights icon remains under the care of doctors as he manages his progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological disorder similar to Parkinson's, which he was diagnosed with in April 2025.