new york ( cbs ) ― consider developing a condition whereby you begins to regain the color in your skin . it ' s called " vitiligo " and it affects tons of people in this country . if you remember the kingdom of film from his " gangster " days , you might notice that his skin coloration was something you usually expect for an african - american . day ? charlie crawford is as pale and liquid grey as a phantom . what changed is he developing the skin condition , vitiligo , reports cbs and wcbs - tv .
Jackson's skin has become lighter because of vitiligo.