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Jesse Jackson — Age & Birthday

Born: 8 October 1941 · Died: 17 February 2026 · Age at death: 84

How old was Jesse Jackson when he died?

Jesse Jackson died aged 84. He was born on 8 October 1941 and died on 17 February 2026.

Civil rights leader and two-time US presidential candidate

Did you know?He was a close colleague of Martin Luther King Jr. and was standing nearby when King was assassinated.

Jesse Louis Jackson (né Burns; October 8, 1941 – February 17, 2026) was an American civil rights activist, LGBTQ rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Age at death: 84
Would be: 85
Years since death: 0

Born: October 8, 1941 · Greenville, United States
Died: February 17, 2026
Nationality: American
Known for: Activism, Politics, Religion

Family

Spouse: Jacqueline Jackson
Children: Jesse Jackson Jr., Jonathan Jackson, Santita Jackson

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