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HEALTHJul 14 · 18:10 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTENatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, Sully Sullenberger, reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger III, the pilot who safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009, disclosed an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. He noted memory challenges over the past year and emphasized advocating for Alzheimer’s awareness, while his wife and former co-pilot expressed hope and support.

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Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger IIIpersonAlzheimer’s diseasetopicUS Airways Flight 1549topicDr. Gil RabinovicipersonUCSF Medical CenterorganizationLorrie SullenbergerpersonJeff SkilespersonCenters for Disease Control and Preventionorganization
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