Jesse Jacksonis no stranger to adversity and struggle.
But his latest challenge might be one of his toughest yet.
He and his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline, were suddenly hospitalized with COVID-19 on August 22.
Both had beenvaccinated, but their age and medical history made them vulnerable to breakthrough infection.
On August 27, hepostedthe latest news.
“As you may know, my father has Parkinson’s disease,” Jonathan wrote.
“As his COVID-19 symptoms abate, his Parkinson’s symptoms have become more in focus.
Among the conditions they treat are brain and limb impairments related to the COVID virus.
She is receiving oxygen treatment to ease her breathing, but has not been intubated.
“Both of our parents are continuing to receive excellent medical care,” Jonathan added.
The update was met with a slew of responses, most featuring prayer emojis.
Among the well-wishers was Grammy award-winning singer Melba Moore.
“I just got out of jail to come,” thetweetrecalled.
“In 1963 AAs [African Americans] didn’t have the right to vote.”
