India, Feb. 17 -- The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a renowned civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84 on Tuesday, according to a statement from his family.

While the specific cause of death has not been disclosed, Jackson's family stated that he passed away peacefully in the company of his loved ones.

"Our father was a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world," the Jackson family stated.

"We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he ...