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Rev. Jesse Jackson recovering in the hospital after 'successful' surgery
CNN)Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson is recovering from surgery after being hospitalized for abdominal discomfort.
Jackson, 79, was recently admitted to the hospital where he received routine medical observation and "successful" surgery, according to a statement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based organization that Jackson heads. Jackson is now resting.
"He is in good spirits and will be discharged in a few days," the statement read. "Thank you for your continued love, support, and prayers."
There were no further details about Jackson's condition released.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/01/us/jesse-jackson-hospitalized/index.html