Rev Jesse Jackson discloses Parkinson's disease diagnosis
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November 17, 2017
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson's disease and plans to "dedicate" himself to physical therapy to slow the progress of the disease.
In a letter to supporters, the 76-year-old civil rights icon said family and friends noticed a change in him about three years ago, and he could no longer ignore symptoms of the chronic neurological disorder that causes movement difficulties.
"Recognition of the effects of this disease on me has been painful, and I have been slow to grasp the gravity of it," he wrot...
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