Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84

Jesse Jackson died Tuesday surrounded by his loved ones.

Legendary civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning, three months after he was hospitalized with a rare brain disease. He was 84.

Jackson, a former presidential candidate and protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family,” his loved ones said in a Facebook statement.

“His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity,” his family said, calling the father of six a “tireless change agent” who left “an indelible mark on history.