Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, is stable and will be transferred out of the ICU later Monday, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition said. He remains hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago while doctors monitor him for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Family and allies, including his son Yusef and Rev. Al Sharpton, say he is alert, involved in Thanksgiving planning and they appreciate public prayers and support.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Stable, Leaving ICU; Will Remain Hospitalized for Monitoring
Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, is stable and will be transferred out of the ICU later Monday, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition said. He remains hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago while doctors monitor him for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Family and allies, including his son Yusef and Rev. Al Sharpton, say he is alert, involved in Thanksgiving planning and they appreciate public prayers and support.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, the 84-year-old civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, is in stable condition and will be moved out of the intensive care unit later Monday, the coalition said.
Jackson remains hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where physicians are monitoring him for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder that affects movement, balance and eye function, according to the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
"We believe in the power of prayer, and we are grateful for the overwhelming outreach and prayers of the faithful,"Jackson's son, Yusef, said in a statement.
"Our father is alert and continues to share his vision for churches and pastors to come together and reduce malnutrition during this period."
Fellow activist Rev. Al Sharpton posted an update, saying,
"He is stable, surrounded by his family, and giving clear instructions on Thanksgiving efforts for ministers around the country."Sharpton added on social media:
"He still needs our prayers as he continues recovering, but he spoke with us and was fully engaged."
PSP generally begins in a person’s 60s and can resemble Parkinson’s disease in some symptoms. The condition often leads to progressive disability within three to five years, the institute says.
This account is based on a statement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and social-media updates from family and colleagues. We will update this report as more information becomes available.