The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson said he is in stable condition despite reports of him being on life support.
Multiple news outlets had reported that family and friends were traveling to be with Jackson as he received life support at a hospital in Chicago.
The family clarified in a statement that the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder’s condition is stabilized and he is breathing without the assistance of machines.
“In fact, today he called for 2,000 churches to prepare 2,000 baskets of food to prevent malnutrition during the holiday season,” Jackson’s son, Yusef, said in a statement.
They said he remains under the care of doctors while managing his progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, a neurological disorder. Jackson was diagnosed with the disorder back in April.
On Wednesday (Nov 12), Jackson, 84, was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for observation related to his progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).
The family said they extend their gratitude toward the medical team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where Jackson is being treated. They said they’re also grateful for the prayers and wishes toward Jackson.
Jackson is one of America’s foremost civil rights, religious and political figures. Over the past forty years, he has played a pivotal role in virtually every movement for empowerment, peace, civil rights, gender equality, and economic and social justice