Captain Sully Sullenberger announces early-stage Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III, the retired airline captain known for landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, announced on July 14, 2026 that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The 75-year-old shared the news in a statement on his personal website, revealing he was diagnosed by Dr. Gil Rabinovici at UCSF Medical Center. Sullenberger expressed hope that sharing his diagnosis would help other families affected by the disease.
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“Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Captain Sully Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Trump Shifts Hormuz Strategy”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease” · Reuters
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Sully Sullenberger announced he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
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