Reverend, Jesse Jackson, the iconic civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, was laid to rest on March 7, 2026. Jesse died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 84 after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). The final homegoing service, titled The People’s Celebration, took place at the House of Hope in Chicago. The service was attended by former presidents, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton, all of whom delivered eulogies.
Other notable attendees of Jesse’s funeral included former Vice President, Kamala Harris and filmmaker, Tyler Perry. The service featured a musical performance by singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson. Following the memorial, Jesse Jackson was to be interred at Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago’s South Side. As the funeral details gained traction, it brought a renewed interest in the deceased’s personal life. Here’s a look at his love story with wife, Jacqueline Jackson, his infidelity and his famous kids.
How did Jesse Jackson’s love story with Jacqueline Jackson start?
