new york ( dc ) ― report developing a conditions where you tend to forget the hue in your skin . it ' s dubbed " vitiligo " and it affects many of people in this country . if you recalled the hero of clubs from his " noir " days , you perhaps notice that his skins tone was who you would see for an african - american . today ? robert jackson is as slender and nearly white as a ghost . what did is he developed the skin condition , vitiligo , reports cbs affiliate newsradio - radio .
Jackson's skin has become lighter because of vitiligo.