The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized on Wednesday and is under observation for a neurodegenerative condition, his organization, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, said in a statement.

Jackson, 84, has been managing the condition, called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), for over a decade, according to the organization he founded.

"He was originally diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease; however, last April, his PSP condition was confirmed," t he organization said. "The family appreciates all prayers at this time."

The disorder damages certain areas of the brain and affects a person’s walking, swallowing, balance and eye movements, according to Mayo Clinic . The condition worsens over time and can lead to dangerous complications, including trouble swallowing and pneumonia.

The disease ty

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