Jesse Jackson was 84 years old when he passed away on Tuesday. He ran for president two times in the 1980s, which was much more than most people expected at that time.

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Jesse Jackson dies at 84 and leaves a big legacy for civil rights

How did Jesse Jackson change American politics? The civil rights leader died at age 84 on February 17, 2026, after helping many Black leaders find success.